Hamburg Commercial Bank

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"Stabilization yes, new dynamics rather not"

Stefan Hoenen, Head of Commercial Real Estate at Hamburg Commercial Bank, comments on today's interest rate decision by the European Central Bank.

Commercial real estate financing – "All black swans are on the pond"

Industry experts will discuss the tense situation in commercial real estate financing in 2026 at an online press conference. Important topics were the real funding gap, the impact of Basel IV on project developments and the role of credit funds.

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"This stability creates planning security and reduces short-term interest rate risks, not least for real estate financing."

Statement on the ECB's interest rate decision by Stefan Hoenen, Head of Commercial Real Estate, Hamburg Commercial Bank (HCOB)

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As expected, the ECB has left the deposit rate at 2.0 percent, sending a clear signal of monetary policy continuity

As expected, the ECB has left the deposit rate at 2.0 percent, sending a clear signal of monetary policy continuity.

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If inflation stabilises at current levels and GDP growth slows noticeably due to lower US demand for European goods as a result of the tariff increases, I think a 25 basis point rate cut in December is likely.

As expected, the ECB has left key interest rates unchanged in order to continue to monitor the currently rather stagnating economic development.

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