ECB Hikes Rates Again to Curb Inflation Amid Middle East Energy Shock
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The European Central Bank raised its key interest rate by 0.25 percentage point to 2.5% to curb inflation, driven in part by the ongoing war in the Middle East that has pushed energy prices higher (Brent above $100, European gas prices up). This is the second rate increase since the conflict began, as policymakers seek to cool price pressures across the euro area.
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- ECB rate decision live: central bank warns of ‘upside risk’ to inflation as it raises rates ft.com
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