European Central Bank widely expected to raise interest rates amid inflation fueled by energy prices

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European Central Bank widely expected to raise interest rates amid inflation fueled by energy prices

⚡ Markets: A rate hike is priced in, but the focus is on the forward guidance regarding the terminal rate. A more hawkish tone would strengthen the Euro and pressure European equities and bonds.EURUSDStoxx 600German Bunds

The European Central Bank is considered almost certain to raise its key interest rate at its upcoming meeting. Policymakers are grappling with persistent inflation, exacerbated by the surge in oil prices due to the US-Iran conflict.

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Financial pressBloomberg — ECB to Hike Interest Rates Again as Iran War Fans Inflation

Financial pressCNBC — An ECB rate hike is ‘all but certain’ — but investors divided on what comes next

Financial pressMarketWatch — The ECB is virtually certain to raise rates. Wall Street is bracing for what comes next.

Financial pressWall Street Journal — Euro Is Stable Ahead of ECB Meeting

Primary sourceECB — Christine Lagarde: The choice facing Europeans

Financial pressThe Economist — Europe gets set for higher interest rates

Google WestGoogle News (France) — Une hausse des taux de la BCE est quasi certaine, mais les marchés veulent savoir jusqu'où elle ira avec un pétrole au-dessus de 100 dollars

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