Financial Times • June 11, 2026 13:35

ECB raises interest rates for first time since 2023

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Thu 07:26 - Euronews

European markets open cautiously ahead of ECB rate decision

Thu 12:17 - Euronews

ECB raises interest rates for the first time in three years as Iran war fuels inflation

Thu 12:43 - DW All

ECB raises rates to tackle inflation surge

Thu 12:43 - DW Top

ECB raises rates to tackle inflation surge

Thu 13:35 - Financial Times

ECB raises interest rates for first time since 2023

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12:43

ECB raises rates to tackle inflation surge

The European Central Bank has been moving to rein in inflation after a long pause on rate changes. The policy shift is aimed at tamping down prices while raising fresh …

DW Top

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12:43

ECB raises rates to tackle inflation surge

The European Central Bank has been moving to rein in inflation after a long pause on rate changes. The policy shift is aimed at tamping down prices while raising fresh …

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12:17

ECB raises interest rates for the first time in three years as Iran war fuels inflation

The European Central Bank has lifted its deposit facility rate by 0.25% to 2.25%, marking a decisive pivot back to tightening as the Iran war pushes eurozone inflation to its …

07:26

European markets open cautiously ahead of ECB rate decision

The European Central Bank is widely expected to raise interest rates for the first time since 2023 as policymakers respond to rising inflation fuelled by higher energy prices linked to …