ECB raises interest rates as Iran war fans inflation fears - The Economic Times

• The European Central Bank raised its deposit rate to 2.5% to combat inflation risks caused by energy shocks. • This rate hike responds to persistent pressure on eurozone prices and financial markets.

• The European Central Bank raised interest rates to combat inflation driven by rising energy costs. • The bank expects inflation to average 3% while projecting economic growth to rise to 0.9% this year from a previous estimate of 0.8%.

• The European Central Bank raised its deposit interest rate by a quarter point to 2.5% on Thursday to combat rising inflation. • This marks the second rate hike in three months following an energy shock driven by the war in Iran.

• The European Central Bank raised interest rates by a quarter point on Thursday to combat inflation driven by high oil prices. • The bank based this decision on a stronger-than-expected economy, which suggests businesses can handle higher borrowing costs.

• European Central Bank officials are preparing for further interest rate hikes to tighten monetary policy. • Markets currently place a 70% probability on a rate increase occurring in October.

• The United Arab Emirates pledged €40 billion to invest in Germany's artificial intelligence, energy, and defense sectors. • This commitment includes €10 billion specifically for Bavaria and adds to the €34 billion the UAE has already invested in Germany.

• Barclays expects the European Central Bank to raise borrowing costs again in December to combat persistent inflation. • The bank predicts policymakers will wait until December to act so they can review updated economic forecasts.

• European Central Bank President Christine Lagarde warned of ongoing inflation risks, triggering a selloff in European bonds. • Bond yields reached multi-year highs as investors reacted to Lagarde's comments and rising energy prices.

• The European Central Bank raised interest rates to 2.5% to combat rising inflation fueled by the conflict in Iran. • Oil prices have climbed above $105 a barrel as the bank flags mounting price pressures across the eurozone.

• European bond prices fell sharply after European Central Bank President Christine Lagarde warned that energy shocks are increasing inflation risks. • Germany's 10-year bond yield reached a high of 3.50%, while the spread between French and German bonds widened to 91 basis points.

• European Central Bank President Christine Lagarde dismissed rumors that she might leave her post early to join the French presidential campaign. • The ECB raised its growth forecasts for 2026 and 2027 to 0.9% and 1.4% due to the resilience of the euro area economy.