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EPISODE · Aug 19, 2026 · 3 MIN

ECB Makes History as First Major Central Bank to Raise Rates in New Inflation Fight

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The European Central Bank has raised interest rates, becoming the first major central bank to tighten monetary policy since inflation re-emerged as a significant economic threat. The move signals a... Read the full article: https://firstfinancialnews.com/ecb-makes-history-as-first-major-central-bank-to-raise-rates-in/ First Financial News — your daily briefing on the economy and markets. More at firstfinancialnews.com.

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