ECB raises key interest rate to 2.5% as Middle East wars fan inflation fears
- Posted on September 10, 2026
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ECB raises key interest rate to 2.5% as Middle East wars fan inflation fears
For households in the euro area, another rate hike means more expensive mortgages, consumer credit and other loans. The central bank has faced criticism in some quarters for trying to tackle an energy supply shock with tighter monetary policy.
