The European Commission cut euro area 2026 GDP growth to 0.9% as Middle East conflict pushes oil above $120/barrel and clouds the monetary policy outlook.

The ECB raised rates to 2.25% and cut 2026 growth forecasts to 0.8% as Middle East conflict drives energy prices and inflation toward 3.4%.

This photo taken on July 27, 2023 shows the Euro sign in Frankfurt, Germany. [Photo/Xinhua]

The European Commission cut euro area 2026 GDP growth to 0.9% as Middle East conflict pushes oil above $120/barrel and clouds the monetary policy outlook.

ECB rate-hike expectations are being scaled back after oil prices fell to $69 per barrel amid Middle East peace progress, reshaping the outlook for crypto

Euro zone inflation at 3.2% may finally slow as energy costs ease after the Iran conflict. Here's what the ECB forecasts and what it means for investors.