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ECB Official Says Another Rate Hike to 2.5% Would Stay Neutral
An ECB official stated that raising the key interest rate to 2.5% would keep policy in the neutral range under current analysis. The comment addresses market speculation about further tightening.
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An ECB official said another increase in the benchmark interest rate to 2.5 percent would leave monetary policy inside the neutral range based on current analysis.
The remarks come amid ongoing discussion over whether the central bank will deliver additional hikes after its most recent move. Officials have not signaled an imminent decision, and the statement focused on the assessed neutral level rather than any planned action.
Traders have priced in limited odds of a further hike this year.
The comments aim to clarify where the neutral rate sits under prevailing economic conditions. No immediate market reaction was reported following the statement.
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