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ECB lifts benchmark rate to 2.5% amid energy shock

By Markets Desk · 2026-09-10 · Updated 2026-09-10 15:41 UTC
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The ECB has hiked its benchmark rate to 2.5% to combat inflation driven by energy shocks linked to geopolitical tensions. The central bank now forecasts 2026 growth at 0.9%, with inflation expected to average 3.0% this year and decline to 2.5% in 2027.

  • According to reporting from GN markets/policy (en-US), the ECB has revised its 2026 economic growth forecast upward to 0.9%, while projecting that inflation will average 3.0% this year before moderating to 2.5% in 2027.

    Source: GN markets/policy (en-US)

  • The European Central Bank increased its benchmark interest rate by 25 basis points to 2.5% on Thursday. This move targets inflation driven by high oil prices and geopolitical tensions.

    Source: GN markets/policy (en-US)
Based on reporting by GN markets/policy (en-US) and GN markets/policy (en-US), compiled by the Tradingbird desk.

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