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ECB’s Kaasik Says One More Rate Hike Is Reasonable Expectation
Wednesday, July 1, 2026
European Central Bank Governing Council member Ulo Kaasik said further monetary tightening may be needed to ensure inflation returns to target. Kaasik did not specify a timeline or number of rate increases. The ECB's current benchmark interest rate stands at 4.5 percent as of its most recent decision in January 2024.
