ECB releases September 2026 euro area economic outlook and projections

The European Central Bank (ECB) has released its economic outlook for the euro area as of September 2026. The report includes projections for gross domestic product (GDP), inflation, energy commodity prices, exchange rates, and financial conditions.

Key highlights include revised projections for real GDP growth, inflation rates, and energy prices, with detailed comparisons to the projections made in December 2025. The report also covers developments in energy prices, exchange rates, and monetary policy assumptions.

The projections are based on assumptions and data available up to 19 August 2026, with the latest observations for September 2026. The ECB’s outlook incorporates scenarios for energy shocks, geopolitical risks, and monetary policy paths.

Further details and the full report are available at the official ECB publication link: ECB September 2026 economic projections.