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ECB seen holding rates, but analysts flag hawkish hints

ING analysts said a surprise rate hike at Thursday’s ECB meeting should not be fully ruled out.

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MarketWatch reports that analysts expect the European Central Bank to hold interest rates at its Thursday meeting, but some warn the ECB could still signal a more hawkish tilt.

According to MarketWatch, ING analysts said a surprise hike at the meeting “should not be fully ruled out,” suggesting investors should watch for hawkish hints even if a cut or change is not the base case.

The market focus, MarketWatch added, is on whether the ECB’s communication points to further tightening risks despite expectations for a steady policy decision.

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