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Interest rates have risen and "the outlook is that there may be a second increase": "The scenario could be even more serious"

CNN Portugal11 September 2026 at 12:10

The European Central Bank announced this Thursday a new interest rate increase, according to the analysis of Vítor Costa, executive editor of CNN Portugal.

The outlook points to the possibility of a second interest rate increase in the near future, representing a continuation of the central bank's restrictive monetary policy.

The described scenario indicates that the situation could be even more serious, suggesting significant impacts for consumers and businesses.

Vítor Costa is the analyst responsible for commenting on and explaining the implications of this decision for the Portuguese and European economy.

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