Renewed Hormuz hostilities drive ECB rates rethin amid ‘extremely volatile’ outlook

Several consecutive U.S.–Iran strike days have increased uncertainty around the ECB’s rate decision scheduled for next week. The risk is a more cautious policy path as geopolitical tensions could weigh on growth and inflation expectations, potentially affecting how euro-area rates are priced.

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Several consecutive U.S.–Iran strike days have increased uncertainty around the ECB’s rate decision scheduled for next week. The risk is a more cautious policy path as geopolitical tensions could weigh on growth and inflation expectations, potentially affecting how euro-area rates are priced.