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ECB raises interest rates by 0.25 percentage points, without surprises
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ECB raises interest rates by 0.25 percentage points, without surprises

Expresso10 September 2026 at 13:27

The European Central Bank carried out a new increase in key interest rates in September. The rise was 0.25 percentage points, a value that did not come as a surprise to the markets.

With this decision, the ECB resumes the monetary policy tightening cycle. This action comes after a period in which the European institution had interrupted the interest rate rises.

The increase in key interest rates has a direct impact on financing costs for businesses and families. This measure aims to combat inflation in the euro area.

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