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ECB Hikes Rates to 2.50% as Oil Surges on Middle East Conflict

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  • The European Central Bank raised its benchmark interest rate by 25 basis points to 2.50% to combat inflation driven by oil surging above $100 per barrel amid Middle East conflict.
  • Despite higher borrowing costs, the bank noted resilient economic activity alongside lingering geopolitical uncertainty.
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