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Monetary Affairs
Sep 10, 2026

REVIEW: ECB Hikes Rates For a Second Time, Bringing The Closer To Neutral Level

Brunello Rosa

Nato Balavadze

In this paper, we discuss:

  • Why the ECB raised rates by 25bps to 2.5%;
  • How the energy shock and resilient growth supported the hike;
  • Why further tightening remains less certain;
  • How inflation and growth forecasts have shifted;
  • Why another hike could be considered in December.

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