Impending Reductions in Deposit Rates Following ECB Rate Cuts
Sunday, 24 March 2024, 05:02
Deposits Rates in the Spotlight
As the ECB gears up for rate cuts, much attention has been on the potential impacts on mortgages. However, deposit rates are also due for reductions.
Responses from Banks
Financial institutions responded to external pressures by raising returns on select products in the past. The looming ECB cuts may lead them to unwind these increases.
Narrow Window for Savers
Savers might face a limited window to make the most of existing deposit rates before the anticipated changes are implemented.
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