BCE, după majorarea dobânzii la 2,5%: Riscuri de noi creșteri din cauza energiei

The European Central Bank may need to raise interest rates again to curb inflation driven by rising energy prices due to the ongoing war. ECB Governor Joachim Nagel indicated that the current reference rate of 2.50% is at the upper limit of a neutral range, but further measures might be necessary depending on energy price developments. The ECB recently increased rates for the second time this year, with another hike possible as early as October. Inflation in the eurozone rose to 3.3% in August, primarily due to energy costs, while core inflation showed less pressure. The situation remains fluid, with energy prices being the main concern.