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The European Central Bank left interest rates unchanged, indicating policymakers want more time to gauge how the Iran war is affecting the economy. The decision is neutral on its own but carries market-wide significance because it keeps ECB policy steady amid elevated geopolitical uncertainty. Investors will focus on incoming data for signs of spillovers to growth, inflation, and rate expectations.

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The European Central Bank left interest rates unchanged, indicating policymakers want more time to gauge how the Iran war is affecting the economy. The decision is neutral on its own but carries market-wide significance because it keeps ECB policy steady amid elevated geopolitical uncertainty. Investors will focus on incoming data for signs of spillovers to growth, inflation, and rate expectations.