High Inflation, Recession Risk Widen ECB Dilemma

FRANKFURT, Aug 31 Reuters Euro zone inflation jumped to another record high and will soon hit doubledigit territory, heralding a string of big interest rate hikes even as a painful recession appears increasingly certain. Driven by expensive gas and a devastating drought, consumer prices jumped more than expected in August and further rises are already […]
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Goldman Sachs sees 75 bps ECB Rate Hike in September

MILAN, Aug 31 Reuters Goldman Sachs expects the European Central Bank to raise interest rates by 75 basis points at its policy meeting next week after data on Wednesday showed euro zone inflation hitting a new record high. Given today39;s strongerthanexpected inflation data together with hawkish commentary and upside risks to nearterm growth we now […]
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