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The European Central Bank (ECB) is prepared to raise interest rates for a second straight meeting next month if the shock from the war in the Middle East requires it.

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Who
Bundesbank president Joachim Nagel
What
The European Central Bank (ECB) is prepared to raise interest rates for a second straight meeting next month if the shock from the war in the Middle East requires it.
When
Fri, 12 Jun 2026 07:35:44 GMT · 6h 34m ago
Where
Europe ·
Why
The fallout from the war in the Middle East is proving too strong to ignore, making Thursday’s increase in the deposit rate necessary even if the situation moderates quickly.
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The ECB's potential interest rate hike next month, driven by inflation fears due to the Middle East war, indicates a sustained period of tightening monetary policy across Europe, affecting consumer prices, business activity, and economic growth.

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    The European Central Bank (ECB) is prepared to raise interest rates for a second straight meeting next month if the shock from the war in the Middle East requires it.
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    The European Central Bank will keep all options open for its July policy meeting and will be ready to act again if necessary to stop an Iran-war-induced energy price surge from spreading.
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