Lagarde: The Possibility of Another Interest Rate Hike by the ECB Is Open - Energy Costs and Inflation Are "Key", the Message for Political Developments in the US

Capital.gr

Factuality

Ownership

The result of the midterm elections in the US is giving many members of the ECB's monetary policy council second thoughts about the feasibility of a third increase in euro interest rates in 2026. Despite the insistence of the ECB's "hardliners" for an increase in December, the Bank's leadership has also begun to calculate the damage it will cause to the economy. It is more likely to move institutionally, waiting for the new forecasts of experts,…

marketnews.gr

Factuality

Ownership

Christine Lagarde leaves open the possibility of an ECB interest rate hike in December. However, the European Central Bank president did not announce a decision. Instead, she stressed that the ECB is examining economic indicators to determine whether further intervention is needed. The next interest rate decision is due on December 17, 2026. Deposit rate at 2.50% On October 29, the Governing Council kept all three key interest rates unchanged. S…

parapolitika.gr

Factuality

Ownership

European Central Bank President Christine Lagarde did not rule out the possibility of another interest rate hike, noting that high energy costs remain the main factor driving inflationary pressures.

ieidiseis.gr

Factuality

Ownership

The President of the European Central Bank, Christine Lagarde, did not rule out the possibility of another interest rate hike, noting that increased energy costs remain the main factor strengthening inflationary pressures. At the same time, she estimated that the outcome of the midterm elections in the US may affect Donald Trump’s tariff policy, clarifying, however, that she does not […] The post Lagarde: Possibility of interest rate hike open –…