Major Brokerages Forecast ECB Rate Hikes Starting in April

Major banks expect the ECB to raise rates in April due to inflation risks. Analysts shifted forecasts after policymakers flagged rising Middle East tensions.

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Major financial institutions have significantly revised their outlook for the European Central Bank (ECB), now projecting interest rate increases to begin as early as April 2026. This shift follows growing concerns among policymakers regarding inflationary pressures stemming from geopolitical instability.

The exterior of the European Central Bank (ECB) building in Frankfurt, Germany, as seen in early March 2025. REUTERS/Jana Rodenbusch
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