ECB's Villeroy signals decisive action on inflation as euro-area expectations surge to 2.7%. Rate hikes possible as early as June 2026.

ECB's Villeroy signals decisive action on inflation as euro-area expectations surge to 2.7%. Rate hikes possible as early as June 2026.

Markets are overwhelmingly pricing in a rate hike from the central bank at its next meeting.

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Market expectations that the European Central Bank will hike interest rates this year have already contributed to tighter financial and lending conditions.