ECB hikes interest rates for first time since 2023 as Iran war ramps-up energy costs

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ECB hikes interest rates for first time since 2023 as Iran war ramps-up energy costs

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The European Central Bank has raised interest rates for the first time since 2023 amid rising energy costs driven by escalating conflict involving Iran. This move signals monetary policy tightening in response to geopolitical pressures affecting energy markets.

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