ECB Rate Hike Likely in June as Eurozone Inflation Hits 3.2%
Eurozone inflation rose to 3.2% in May 2026, reinforcing expectations for an ECB rate hike in June. Rabo Research forecasts hikes in June and September but doubts further steps in 2027.
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Eurozone inflation rose to 3.2% in May 2026, reinforcing expectations for an ECB rate hike in June. Rabo Research forecasts hikes in June and September but doubts further steps in 2027.
Eurozone inflation hit 3.2% in May, its highest since 2023. ING expects the ECB to deliver a preventive rate hike on June 11 to combat rising prices driven by the Iran conflict.
Germany's poverty rate hit a record 16.1% in 2025, with 13.3 million people affected. Elderly and single-parent households are hardest hit. Read the full analysis.
BRICS+ de-dollarization accelerates in 2026 with bilateral non-dollar trade settlements and the BRICS Pay system nearing pilot stage. Assesses whether the dollar's reserve...
USD reserve share falls below 57% for first time since 1995 as BRICS+ nations accelerate de-dollarization. Intra-bloc local currency trade hits 67%, gold tops $5,100/oz, and...
US dollar reserve share falls below 57% as BRICS launches gold-backed 'Unit' and intra-bloc local currency trade hits 67%. Record 1,100+ tonnes central bank gold buying and...