ECB keeps rates on hold while hinting at possible June hike
Euro zone inflation has risen well above bank’s 2 per cent target level since start of Iran war
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Lagarde warns of price shock from Iran war as ECB keeps rates unchanged
European Central Bank decision comes as renewed inflation worries heighten
ECB and peers to adopt wait-and-see approach to Iran war inflation impact
Bank of International Settlements urges interest rate-setters globally not to rush to respond to a spike in energy prices
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Central banker Peter Kazimir warns a rate hike may be ‘closer than many people think’ as Iran war sends energy costs higher
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Euro zone inflation unexpectedly rises to 1.9% in February
Iran conflict was ‘already casting shadow’ as tensions had pushed up oil prices last month, economists say
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