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title: "ECB expected to raise rates in June as inflation risks grow"
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url: "https://longbridge.com/en/news/286259896.md"
description: "The ECB is expected to raise its deposit rate by 25 basis points to 2.25% in June, according to a Reuters poll where 85% of economists agree. Rising oil prices, exceeding $100 per barrel due to Middle East tensions, are contributing to inflation levels above the ECB's target. However, the ECB faces a policy dilemma, as aggressive tightening could negatively impact fragile economic growth while trying to manage inflation expectations."
datetime: "2026-05-13T12:21:18.000Z"
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# ECB expected to raise rates in June as inflation risks grow

June hike likely: A Reuters poll shows 85% of economists expect the ECB to raise its deposit rate by 25 basis points next month to 2.25%. Inflation drivers: Oil prices above $100 per barrel from the Middle East conflict are pushing inflation over one percentage point above the ECB’s target. Policy dilemma: While aiming to prevent inflation expectations from de-anchoring, the ECB risks harming fragile growth with aggressive tightening.

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