BNP Paribas Economist Predicts ECB Interest Rate Cut

(Frankfurt, Germany) – Luigi Speranza, the Global Head of Markets 360 and Chief Economist at BNP Paribas, predicts a significant change in the European Central Bank‘s (ECB) interest rate policy. On June 5, 2025, Speranza speculated during an interview on Bloomberg Television that the ECB will likely announce a 25 basis points rate cut later today.

‘I think it would be a 25 basis points cut,’ Speranza stated, providing insights into the prevailing economic outlook. He further indicated that another rate reduction might occur in September, reflecting his expectations for continued economic challenges.

This anticipated announcement by the ECB comes as European economies face pressures that may warrant a shift in monetary policy. Investors and analysts are closely monitoring the situation, as changes in interest rates can significantly impact lending, spending, and overall economic growth across the Eurozone.

As markets react to this forecast, many will be looking to the ECB’s decision for signals on the future direction of European monetary policy. Speranza’s comments highlight the careful considerations that central banks must weigh when responding to economic conditions.