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Cloudy skies for central banks

Jornal de Negócios7 September 2026 at 19:00

The European Central Bank (ECB) is expected to implement a new interest rate hike, marking the second consecutive increase. This movement reflects persistent concerns about inflation in the eurozone.

In the United States, the upcoming inflation data will be crucial in determining whether the Federal Reserve (Fed) will need to adopt a similar trajectory of monetary tightening.

The scenario is described as uncertain, with clouds hovering over central banks, which face the challenge of balancing inflation control without compromising economic growth.

Both central banks are under pressure to make decisions that could significantly influence the global economy in the coming months.

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