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How often will the ECB raise interest rates?
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05 June 2026: How often will the ECB raise interest rates?
The ECB is expected to raise key interest rates at its meeting next week. Given the protracted conflict in the Persian Gulf and the resulting inflationary risks, another 25-basis-point hike is likely to follow by September at the latest. However, we consider a third hike around the turn of the year—as is currently priced in by the markets—to be unlikely.
