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ECB Eyes July Deposit Rate Amid Rising Oil, Volatile Outlook

7/16/2026

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The European Central Bank (ECB) will decide deposit rate on July 22 as oil prices rise above $85 per barrel.
President Christine Lagarde said renewed Middle East hostilities make the outlook volatile.
President Joachim Nagel urged caution but warned action may be needed.
Inflation fell to 2.8% in June (core 2.4%) while energy costs rose 8.7%, prompting traders to assign a 92% chance of a September hike and a December hike.

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The European Central Bank (ECB) will decide deposit rate on July 22 as oil prices rise above $85 per barrel.
President Christine Lagarde said renewed Middle East hostilities make the outlook volatile.
President Joachim Nagel urged caution but warned action may be needed.
Inflation fell to 2.8% in June (core 2.4%) while energy costs rose 8.7%, prompting traders to assign a 92% chance of a September hike and a December hike.