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  "id": 6589048,
  "title": "ECB raises interest rates to 2.5% amid warning Iran war is fuelling inflation",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/10/ecb-raises-interest-rates-to-2-5-amid-warning-iran-war-is-fuelling",
  "topic": "finance",
  "section": "Finance & Markets",
  "published": "2026-09-10T13:10:15.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Guardian Business",
    "slug": "guardian-business",
    "url": "https://www.theguardian.com/business/2026/sep/10/ecb-raises-interest-rates-to-25-amid-warning-iran-war-is-fuelling-inflation"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The European Central Bank (ECB) increased interest rates to 2.5% due to concerns over inflation caused by the ongoing conflict in the Middle East. Oil prices surpassed $105 a barrel, while gas prices also rose, leading to a surge in borrowing costs for governments and banks across the eurozone. The ECB's president, Christine Lagarde, stated that headline inflation is expected to return to target levels by the end of 2027, but the outlook is uncertain due to the impact of higher energy prices on inflation expectations and overall economic dynamics. The ECB expects inflation to average 3% this year. Analysts noted that core inflation, excluding volatile elements like energy and food costs, remains stable. The conflict in the Middle East is driving up energy prices, which will likely lead to higher transport costs and energy bills, contributing to a broad-based increase in inflation.",
  "summary": "Borrowing costs soar in Europe and oil tops $105 a barrel as bank flags mounting price pressures in eurozone Business live – latest updates The European Central Bank has raised interest rates to 2.5% and warned that the risk of higher inflation over the next year has risen following renewed fighting in the Middle East. It came as government bonds soared on a jump in oil and gas prices overnight…",
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      {
        "outlet": "Yahoo Finance",
        "title": "ECB raises interest rates again amid Iran war inflation pressure",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/10/ecb-raises-interest-rates-again-amid-iran-war-inflation-pressure",
        "published": "2026-09-10T12:33:31.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Investing.com",
        "title": "ECB hikes rates as Iran war adds to inflation angst",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/10/ecb-hikes-rates-as-iran-war-adds-to-inflation-angst",
        "published": "2026-09-10T12:37:12.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "MarketWatch",
        "title": "Wholesale inflation stirred up by Iran war and high oil prices. What does it mean for the Fed?",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/10/wholesale-inflation-stirred-up-by-iran-war-and-high-oil-prices-what",
        "published": "2026-09-10T13:37:00.000Z"
      }
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
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