The European Central Bank increased interest rates again this year. This action aims to control inflation fueled by energy prices and conflict. The bank now forecasts inflation remaining above its target for some time. Economic growth projections were also adjusted upwards by the central bank. Markets anticipate further rate hikes while the ECB awaits more data.

Economists expect the ECB to raise its policy rate to 2.50 per cent from 2.25 per cent. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.

The European Central Bank is widely expected to raise interest rates to 2.50% on Thursday as soaring energy prices amid the Iran war fuel fresh inflation concerns. With inflation…