ECB Breaks Away from Fed, Raises Rates to 22-Year High Amid Uncertain Outlook
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The European Central Bank (ECB) has raised interest rates by 25 basis points to 3.5%, the highest level in 22 years, in an effort to combat stubbornly high inflation despite a faltering eurozone economy. ECB President Christine Lagarde did not rule out further hikes down the road. In contrast, the US Federal Reserve has paused interest rate hikes. The ECB has hiked rates 400 bps in this cycle compared to 500 bps by the Fed.
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