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European Central Bank hikes interest rates to 2.5% as policymakers see risk of higher inflation, weaker growth

Written and edited by the WorldPing NewsdeskPublished Updated Original reporting: CNBC World

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The central bank is contending with rising prices, the consequences of the U.S.-Iran war and surging government borrowing costs.

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  • Reported by CNBC World and published Thu, 10 Sep 2026 13:19:57 UTC.

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