Economists expect another ECB rate increase in September, then a pause

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First seen: Sep 3, 2026, 12:17 PM UTCUpdated: Sep 3, 2026, 3:02 PM UTC

WHAT HAPPENED

A Reuters poll found economists expect the European Central Bank to raise interest rates for a second time in September before stopping further increases.

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ECB policy affects borrowing costs, investment and financial conditions across the euro area.

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