ECB hikes interest rates; main refinancing 2.65%, deposit 2.50%
The ECB Governing Council voted to raise all three interest rates by the same amount. The main refinancing operations rate was set at 2.65%, with the deposit facility at 2.50% and the marginal lending facility at 2.90%.
As widely expected by financial markets, the ECB Governing Council voted to raise all three of its key interest rates by the same amount. The main refinancing operations rate was lifted to 2.65%, while the deposit facility and marginal lending facility were set at 2.50% and 2.90%, respectively.