As eurozone inflation eases, markets and observers are speculating how far and how fast the ECB will cut interest rates (AP, Yahoo [Bloomberg], ECB - Key Interest Rates). As of the launch of this question, the Governing Council of the ECB had four remaining monetary policy meetings scheduled for 2024 (18 July, 12 September, 17 October, and 12 December), as well as meetings scheduled for 30 January 2025 and 6 March 2025 (ECB - Calendar). The date the change will take effect is immaterial (ECB interest rate changes generally do not take effect for approximately a week from an announced change).

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The question closed "At least 2.50%, but less than 3.00%" with a closing date of 7 March 2025.

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