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Data from European Central Bank. Forecasts by Sigmanomics Forecast Engine.
European UnionEurozone Deposit Facility Rate held to 2.0% in April 2026
European Central BankMonthlyReleased April 2026
Eurozone Deposit Facility Rate held to 2.0% in April 2026. The reading matched the 2.0% consensus. The print is running well below the 12-month average of 2.25%. Deposit Facility Rate is now the lowest in 41 months.
Latest Release
2
Actual
2
Consensus
2
Previous
Median Absolute Error
±0 percentage points
across last 12 releases
Last Call
Mar 2026
Predicted: 2
Actual: 2
Error: +0
Sigmacast Σ-direction model: consensus + ½ × mean(surprise, trailing 90d).
CORRELATED SYMBOLS— markets that historically move with this indicator
| Symbol | Direction | Correlation | Asset Class | Signal Bias | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EUR/USD | ▼ Inverse | −0.57 | FOREX | Bearish EUR | → View |
| XAU/USD | ▼ Inverse | −0.38 | COMMODITIES | Bearish XAU | → View |
| EUR/JPY | ▼ Inverse | −0.27 | FOREX | Bearish EUR | → View |
Correlation based on 12-month rolling window. Click any symbol to view its Sigmanomics forecast page.
THE RELEASE
Deposit Facility Rate (European Union) was reported at 2% in April 2026. This matched the market consensus of 2% exactly. The reading was unchanged from the previous release. Trailing 12-month context per ETL data through March 2026. Over the past 12 months, the indicator has averaged 2%, ranging from 2% to 2% across 7 releases. This is classified as a high-impact indicator released on a monthly basis.
WHY IT MATTERS
The trailing three releases averaged 2%, unchanged from the prior three. Volatility over the past year (σ 0%) is lower than the prior year (σ 0.53%). In March readings over the past 3 years, Deposit Facility Rate has averaged 2.83%.
THE MODEL'S TAKE
Historically, this indicator is negatively correlated with EUR/USD (Bearish EUR). A secondary relationship exists with XAU/USD, negatively correlated (Bearish XAU). Over the last 12 releases, the Sigmacast model's median absolute error is 0%.
WHAT TO WATCH NEXT
The next release is scheduled for June 11, 2026. Same-country events in the next 14 days include New Car Sales YoY (May 27) and ECB Financial Stability Review (May 27).
Auto-generated from current model state · Refreshes on each release · Last update March 2026.
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About Deposit Facility Rate — European Union
DEFINITION
The Deposit Facility Rate is a financial indicator used by central banks to control the amount of money in circulation and influence interest rates. It is the interest rate at which commercial banks can deposit excess funds with the central bank, providing a safe and convenient way to manage their liquidity. This rate serves as a tool for monetary policy, allowing central banks to encourage or discourage lending and borrowing activities in the economy. As such, it is an important factor in determining the overall health and stability of a country's financial system.
WHY THIS INDICATOR MATTERS
This release contributes to the broader macro picture used by cross-asset investors for positioning and risk management. Surprises against consensus can drive short-term moves, particularly when the print breaks an established trend. Released monthly.
WHAT CHANGED THIS MONTH
Latest reading (Apr 2026): actual 2 %, consensus 2 %. Prior reading (Mar 2026): 2 %. Before that (Feb 2026): 2 %.
WHAT'S NEXT
Sigmacast's 1-month forecast points to a similar reading versus the latest print. The 1-month and 3-month horizons disagree, suggesting a mixed signal. Trend-driven dynamics are the primary neutral force in the current projection. This indicator correlates most strongly with EUR/USD (Bearish EUR, r=-0.57) — a useful reference for forex-focused traders.