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ECB Steps Up as G7’s Lead Hawk With Interest-Rate Hike Primed

ECB Steps Up as G7’s Lead Hawk With Interest-Rate Hike Primed
Bloomberg Markets Saturday 06 June 2026, 20:00 UTC By Craig Stirling 1 min read
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A euro symbol statue at the headquarters of the European Central Bank (ECB) in Frankfurt, Germany, on Thursday, April 30, 2026. The European Central Bank kept interest rates unchanged, with officials signaling they need more time to assess the extent of the Iran war’s jolt to the economy.

A euro symbol statue at the headquarters of the European Central Bank (ECB) in Frankfurt, Germany, on Thursday, April 30, 2026. The European Central Bank kept interest rates unchanged, with officials signaling they need more time to assess the extent of the Iran war’s jolt to the economy.
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