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30.04.202605:54:28UTC+00ECB to Hold Rates Amid Iran War Impact

The European Central Bank is widely expected to keep interest rates unchanged at its April meeting, as investors adopt a wait-and-see stance to assess how the war involving Iran may affect inflation and economic growth. ECB President Christine Lagarde and Executive Board member Isabel Schnabel have indicated that the Bank will proceed cautiously before deciding on any additional monetary tightening, leaving markets focused on the post‑meeting press conference for further guidance.

Eurozone inflation accelerated to 2.6% in March, its highest level since July 2024, driven primarily by higher energy prices. Despite the ECB’s guarded tone, markets are fully pricing in three rate increases for 2026, with the first move potentially coming as early as June.

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