ECB Policymakers Make Case for June Rate Hike as Inflation Lingers
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- European Central Bank officials warned that inflation may become entrenched due to the Iran war's impact on energy prices, with a rate hike possibly needed as soon as June.
- Euro area inflation has risen to 3% amid the conflict.
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This news means European interest rates could rise as soon as June to fight prices that keep climbing from higher energy costs. Everyday investors may see borrowing get more expensive and European-linked investments face added pressure.
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