ECB Policymaker Pereira Says Bank Must Act on Inflation Sooner Rather Than Later

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- ECB Governing Council member Alvaro Santos Pereira stated the central bank needs to address rising inflation pressures from the Iran war without delay ahead of the June meeting.
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This news means the European Central Bank may raise interest rates soon to fight inflation tied to the Iran war. Everyday investors could face higher borrowing costs and slower growth that weighs on investments.
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