Why we raised rates this week, and Irish GDP in the spotlight
Why this matters
This is an informational speech by ECB official Gabriel Makhlouf explaining the rationale behind a 0.25% interest rate increase and providing context on inflation dynamics and Irish GDP volatility. While it addresses monetary policy decisions affecting all financial institutions, it is primarily educational/explanatory content rather than a regulatory requirement or enforcement action. The urgency is null as this is a news/speech item providing market context.
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What the CBI said
In his latest blog, Governor Gabriel Makhlouf explains the ECB Governing Council decision to raise interest rates by 0.25 per cent. This first change since June 2025 brings the Deposit Facility Rate to 2.25 per cent. He supported the decision and, along with his colleagues on the Governing Council, is committed to…
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Context
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This update is classified under Prudential / Capital Requirements and Banking & Credit.