Update

Euro appreciation does not warrant a policy response yet

30 January 2026 14:11 RaboResearch

The hurdle for a change in the policy stance is high. President Lagarde will reiterate that high uncertainty warrants full optionality in terms of the policy stance, but we still expect the ECB to stay on hold throughout 2026. Lagarde may try to slow the euro’s momentum a bit with verbal intervention, but we think the currency can appreciate quite a bit further before it would warrant another rate cut.

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