Interest rates

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ECB raises key interest rate to 2.25 percent

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The European Central Bank raised its key interest rate to 2.25 percent on June 11, 2026. It is the first hike since 2023. The ECB also lowered its growth forecast for the eurozone.

Inflation fears push global bond yields higher as Middle East tensions persist

Global financial markets reacted on Monday to renewed surges in oil prices and geopolitical tensions in the Middle East, continuing the economic ripple effects first seen after the Iran conflict and Hormuz blockade earlier this year.

Elisabeth Svantesson criticizes banks for slow rate cuts

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Finance Minister Elisabeth Svantesson (M) directs sharp criticism at the major banks for not lowering variable mortgage rates despite falling market rates after earlier hikes. Only SEB has made a minor reduction so far.

Swedish banks raise mortgage rates despite unchanged policy rate

Treasury repurchases bonds to curb rising interest rates

South African property market recovery eases home buying in 2026

Alhamisi, 30. Mwezi wa nne 2026, 17:17:21

Banco de la República unanimously holds interest rate at 11.25%, defying hike expectations amid government tensions

Alhamisi, 30. Mwezi wa nne 2026, 01:58:36

ECB keeps deposit rate at 2.0 percent despite rising inflation

Jumanne, 21. Mwezi wa nne 2026, 14:44:34

Ávila hosts rate forum sans Villar, pegs hike cost at $1.8T debt interest

Jumatatu, 20. Mwezi wa nne 2026, 20:37:59

Analysts project year-end inflation at 6.32% and rates at 12.25%

Jumatano, 15. Mwezi wa nne 2026, 06:00:02

Villar and Ávila debate impacts of monetary policy decisions

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