Central banks adjust interest rates amid inflation and energy concerns

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Central banks in Europe and Poland are making significant monetary policy adjustments. The European Central Bank (ECB) has increased its key interest rates by 25 basis points, bringing the deposit rate to 2.50%. This decision, driven by persistent inflationary pressures linked to Middle East conflicts and energy costs, aims to stabilize inflation toward a 2% target. In Montenegro, the Central Bank (CBCG) expects these ECB changes to have a gradual, non-immediate impact on domestic rates, which have been trending downward for two years.

In Poland, the Monetary Policy Council (RPP) has opted to maintain interest rates, including the reference rate at 3.75%, for the fifth consecutive time. This decision follows an increase in August inflation to 3.4% year-on-year, largely driven by rising fuel prices. Experts suggest rates may remain stable through mid-2025. Simultaneously, the Polish mortgage market is undergoing a structural shift as PKO Bank Polski has become the first to introduce mortgage loans based on the new POLSTR index, intended to replace WIBOR by 2027.

Additionally, analysts from Pekao warn that household energy prices in Poland could rise by 19% by 2027 due to rising gas costs. In the Czech Republic, the parliament has approved stricter consumer credit conditions, including caps on annual percentage rates (RPSN) and bans on certain marketing practices, effective February 2025.

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Adam Glapiński · Centralna banka Crne Gore · Confederation Leviathan · Credit Agricole · European Central Bank · Główny Urząd Statystyczny · Monetary Policy Council · Narodowy Bank Polski · National Bank of Poland · PKO Bank Polski · Rada Polityki Pieniężnej

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[● 11 SOURCES] The Monetary Policy Council decided to maintain interest rates at their current levels. comparic.pl · lewiatan.org · biznes.wprost.pl · razydzisiaj.pl · trybuna.info · +6 more
[● 6 SOURCES] Inflation in August reached 3.4% year-on-year. lewiatan.org · razydzisiaj.pl · dorzeczy.pl · zachod.pl · biznes.wprost.pl · +1 more
[● 8 SOURCES] The reference interest rate is set at 3.75%. lewiatan.org · biznes.wprost.pl · razydzisiaj.pl · trybuna.info · strefainwestorow.pl · +3 more
[● 3 SOURCES] PKO Bank Polski has introduced mortgage loans based on the new POLSTR index. superbiz.se.pl · trybuna.info · www.propertynews.pl
[● 5 SOURCES] The ECB deposit rate has reached 2.50%. zpravy.kurzy.cz · www.investujeme.cz · borba.me · rtnk.me · novaekonomija.rs
[○ 1 SOURCE] Analysts estimate household energy prices could rise by 19% in 2027. www.wnp.pl
[● 5 SOURCES] The European Central Bank increased key interest rates by 25 basis points. zpravy.kurzy.cz · www.investujeme.cz · borba.me · rtnk.me · novaekonomija.rs
[● 2 SOURCES] Interest rates are expected to remain stable until the end of this year and through mid-next year. biznes.wprost.pl · razydzisiaj.pl