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Wednesday, 22 July 2026
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ECB Expected to Hold Rates in July but Hike Still Possible, Analysts Say

While a rate hold is the baseline for Thursday's meeting, analysts at ING warn a surprise hike should not be ruled out and hawkish signals could emerge.

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The European Central Bank is expected to hold interest rates at its July meeting, though analysts suggest a surprise increase cannot be ruled out and hawkish signals may emerge.

ECB officials are scheduled to meet on Thursday. While a rate hold appears the most likely outcome, analysts at ING said a surprise hike “should not be fully ruled out.”

Observers anticipate hawkish hints from the ECB, and a hike is not impossible, according to some observers.

The ECB will probably hold rates steady despite inflation concerns related to Iran, though one source emphasizes Iran inflation as a factor while another does not mention it.

Soren Falk

Economics Correspondent · Talivio News

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Sources

  1. marketwatch.com — The ECB is expected to hold rates. But analysts say hawkish hints could be coming — and a hike isn’t impossible (opens in a new window)
  2. barrons.com — Why the ECB Will Probably Hold Rates Steady Despite Iran Inflation Fears (opens in a new window)
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