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The ECB is expected to hold rates. But analysts say hawkish hints could be coming — and a hike isn’t impossible

The ECB is expected to hold rates. But analysts say hawkish hints could be coming — and a hike isn’t impossible
MarketWatch Wednesday 22 July 2026, 10:01 UTC By Nora Redmond 1 min read
Key Points

Analysts at ING said a surprise hike at Thursday’s meeting “should not be fully ruled out.”

Analysts at ING said a surprise hike at Thursday’s meeting “should not be fully ruled out.”
ECB (ORG)
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