International Economic

ECB holds rates as expected amid Iran conflict uncertainty

By Michele Maatouk

Date: Thursday 19 Mar 2026

(Sharecast News) - The European Central Bank left interest rates on hold at 2% on Thursday, as widely expected, as it said the war in the Middle East has made the outlook "significantly" more uncertain.
The Bank said the conflict has created upside risks for inflation and downside risks for economic...

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