ECB Sees Another Rate Hike as Energy and AI Risks Persist
The ECB held rates in July but said another hike may be needed as energy costs, tighter liquidity and AI-related borrowing keep financial risks elevated.
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ECB Holds Rates Steady as Middle East Conflict Clouds Euro-Area Outlook
The European Central Bank kept its monetary-policy settings unchanged on July 23, 2026, as conflict-related energy risks and financial uncertainty complicated the euro-area outlook.
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IMF Holds 2026 Global Growth Forecast at 3% as War and Stalled Disinflation Raise Risks
The International Monetary Fund kept its global growth forecast at 3.0% for 2026 and 3.4% for 2027, while warning that the Middle East war, energy exposure and renewed financial repricing are making the outlook more uneven.