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ECB policymaker Pierre Wunsch stated the European Central Bank may raise interest rates one more time as soon as next month if euro zone inflation spreads beyond energy.

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Who
ECB policymaker Pierre Wunsch
What
ECB policymaker Pierre Wunsch stated the European Central Bank may raise interest rates one more time as soon as next month if euro zone inflation spreads beyond energy.
When
Thu, 18 Jun 2026 12:00:00 GMT · 23h 19m ago
Where
Euro zone ·
Why
Concerns about euro zone inflation spreading beyond energy, specifically services inflation rising to 3.5% in May from 3%.
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This indicates potential for further monetary tightening in the euro zone, influencing borrowing costs and economic growth prospects despite easing energy inflation pressures from the US-Iran deal.

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