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ECB Holds Off on Rate Hikes as Iran War Fears Grow

European markets are bracing for the ECB’s next policy meeting, as Christine Lagarde signals uncertainty over whether to raise interest rates amid rising geopolitical tensions in the Middle East. The bank’s cautious stance, coupled with expectations of a short‑term economic shock if the Iran conflict escalates, keeps investors on edge.

April 15th, 2026
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European markets are bracing for the ECB’s next policy meeting, as Christine Lagarde signals uncertainty over whether to raise interest rates amid rising geopolitical tensions in the Middle East. The bank’s cautious stance, coupled with expectations of a short‑term economic shock if the Iran conflict escalates, keeps investors on edge.

European markets are bracing for the ECB’s next policy meeting, as Christine Lagarde signals uncertainty over whether to raise interest rates amid rising geopolitical tensions in the Middle East. The bank’s cautious stance, coupled with expectations of a short‑term economic shock if the Iran conflict escalates, keeps investors on edge.

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