ECB raises interest rates as Iran war fans inflation fears

The European Central Bank has taken another bold action by raising interest rates for the second occasion within the year. This effort is designed to tackle stubborn inflation, significantly driven by high energy costs and geopolitical factors. The bank expects inflation to stay above its target level through the year 2028. Fortunately, the resilience of economic activity has given policymakers some optimism, prompting traders to expect more rate hikes ahead.

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