European Central Bank likely to raise rates in September, says Peter Kazimir

Peter Kazimir European Central Bank September rate hike inflation risk oil price surge

The European Central Bank left its key interest rates unchanged at the July meeting but signalled a possible increase at the September session. Slovak central‑bank governor Peter Kazimir warned that at least one more hike will be needed to contain inflation, even if the economic outlook improves. He added that only “very convincing” data and favourable geopolitical developments could persuade him to oppose a September move.

Kazimir cited the recent surge in oil and gas prices, driven by renewed conflict in the Middle East, as a key factor behind the inflation risk. He noted that the current inflation surge has not yet produced significant second‑round price effects, but urged pre‑emptive action to avoid costly adjustments later. Financial markets are pricing in at least two further ECB rate hikes, with the first fully reflected by October and a second expected by March. Kazimir stressed that the ECB did not surprise markets in July and should avoid doing so in September.

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Christine Lagarde · European Central Bank · Eurozone · Middle East · Middle East conflict · Peter Kazimir · Slovak National Bank

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[● 3 SOURCES] Kazimir said convincing economic data and geopolitical developments would be needed to avoid a September move. wxerfm.com · kelo.com · kfgo.com
[● 3 SOURCES] Financial markets expect at least two more ECB rate hikes, the first by October and the second by March. wxerfm.com · kelo.com · kfgo.com
[● 8 SOURCES] Kazimir warned the ECB should not surprise markets in September as it did not in July. wxerfm.com · kelo.com · kfgo.com · mix929.com · www.aktuality.sk · +3 more
[● 8 SOURCES] Oil and gas prices surged in July due to renewed conflict in the Middle East. wxerfm.com · kelo.com · kfgo.com · mix929.com · www.aktuality.sk · +3 more
[● 8 SOURCES] The ECB left interest rates unchanged at its July meeting. wxerfm.com · kelo.com · kfgo.com · mix929.com · www.aktuality.sk · +3 more
[● 8 SOURCES] The inflation surge has not yet generated significant second‑round price impacts. wxerfm.com · kelo.com · kfgo.com · mix929.com · www.aktuality.sk · +3 more
[● 3 SOURCES] The European Central Bank will need to raise interest rates at least once more. wxerfm.com · kelo.com · kfgo.com
[● 8 SOURCES] Convincing economic data and geopolitical developments would be needed to avoid a September rate hike. mix929.com · wxerfm.com · www.aktuality.sk · kelo.com · kfgo.com · +3 more
[● 8 SOURCES] Peter Kazimir says at least one more rate hike will be needed in September even if the outlook improves. mix929.com · wxerfm.com · www.aktuality.sk · kelo.com · kfgo.com · +3 more
[● 8 SOURCES] Financial markets expect at least two more ECB rate hikes, with the first fully priced in by October and the second by March. mix929.com · wxerfm.com · www.aktuality.sk · kelo.com · kfgo.com · +3 more
[○ 1 SOURCE] Financial markets have fully priced in a 25‑basis‑point increase for the September ECB meeting. www.upday.com
[● 6 SOURCES] The European Central Bank left its key interest rates unchanged at the July meeting. mix929.com · wxerfm.com · www.aktuality.sk · kelo.com · kfgo.com · +1 more