A big interest rate cut from the U.S. Federal Reserve on Wednesday raised bets on further policy easing at the European Central Bank in October but this is still not the most likely outcome given different economic realities.

European Central Bank Governing Council member Klaas Knot said he’s comfortable with investor bets on further interest-rate cuts.

A big interest rate cut from the US Federal Reserve on Wednesday raised bets on further policy easing at the European Central Bank in October but this is still not the most likely outcome given different economic realities.

The European Central Bank's rate cutting cycle could accelerate over coming months, governing council member Fabio Panetta said on Thursday.

The European Central Bank may have to quicken the pace that it lowers interest rates to avoid inflation falling short of forecasts, Governing Council member Mario Centeno told Politico.