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ECB Set to Hold Rates as Markets Look to Lagarde for September Cue

Renewed Middle East fighting has pushed oil costs higher, making the bank's post‑decision communications the main signal of whether more rate rises are likely.

ECB Set to Raise Rates on June 11 After Iran-Linked Energy Shock