The European Central Bank has decided to keep interest rates at 4% at its last monetary policy meeting of the year, held in Frankfurt. This decision, which was widely anticipated by financial analysts, seeks to consolidate economic stability in the eurozone, in a context of moderate inflation and uneven growth among the member countries. The president of the ECB, Christine Lagarde, has stated that it will continue to closely monitor the evolution of macroeconomic indicators, especially those related to employment and consumption, in order to adjust policies if necessary. Lagarde emphasized that, although inflation has shown signs of deceleration, the uncertainty in the energy market and other global factors require constant vigilance.
The ECB's statement has had an immediate impact on financial markets, where the reaction has been moderate, reflecting the predictability of the measure. However, some critical voices warn that keeping rates at the current level may not be sufficient to stimulate economic growth in some European economies more affected by the supply crisis and geopolitical tensions. The banking and real estate sectors show particular interest in the ECB's decisions, as the cost of credit remains a crucial issue for stimulating investment. On the other hand, it is expected that in the coming months the attention will be focused on the fiscal policies of national governments to complement the central bank's effort in the pursuit of a sustainable recovery.
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