ECB Raises Rates, Boosts Economic and Inflation Forecasts

Published: Sep 11, 2026 13:25

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[SMM Precious Metal Express] The ECB raised its deposit facility rate by 25bp to 2.50%, with the main refinancing rate at 2.65% and the marginal lending rate at 2.90%. It also raised economic growth forecasts for this year and next, along with core inflation forecasts for next year and the year after.

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