Decision first, press conference second
The Governing Council meets October 28–29. On October 29, Frankfurt is on CET: the decision is at 13:15 UTC / 9:15 AM EDT and the press conference at 13:45 UTC / 9:45 AM EDT.
Rates and the policy message
Read the deposit facility, main refinancing and marginal lending rates separately. The accompanying explanation matters for understanding the decision.
Official sources
What to watch
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Timing
Europe changes clocks before the U.S. this autumn. Do not reuse September’s UTC conversion.
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What to update after publication
Record the decision, effective date and policy wording. Do not describe an expected move as an announced outcome.
Questions and answers
When is the October decision?
October 29 at 14:15 CET, or 13:15 UTC. The press conference begins 30 minutes later.
Has the October rate decision been announced?
No. As of October 23 the meeting is upcoming. The meeting schedule confirms timing, not the outcome.