BCE a menţinut dobânda-cheie la 2,25%, dar pieţele se aşteaptă la o nouă majorare în septembrie, din cauza scumpirii energiei

The European Central Bank (ECB) has decided to keep the main interest rate at 2.25%, warning that tensions in the Middle East and rising energy prices pose significant inflation risks. ECB President Christine Lagarde indicated that inflation is expected to remain above the 2% target until mid-2027, leading to expectations of a potential rate hike in September. Despite a slowdown in inflation to 2.8% in June, ECB officials believe price pressures remain high. Lagarde cautioned that energy supply disruptions could lead to prolonged high prices, further fueling inflation. Analysts anticipate continued tightening of monetary policy, influenced by energy price dynamics and Middle Eastern conflicts.