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ECB Holds Rates as Impact of Iran War Unfolds

The European Central Bank kept interest rates unchanged at 2%, with officials signaling they need more time to assess the extent of the Iran war’s jolt to the economy. The ECB offered no guidance on future decisions, reiterating it will act one meeting at a time based on information as it arrives. B

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April 30, 2026·1 min read
ECB Holds Rates as Impact of Iran War Unfolds

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The European Central Bank kept interest rates unchanged at 2%, with officials signaling they need more time to assess the extent of the Iran war’s jolt to the economy. The ECB offered no guidance on future decisions, reiterating it will act one meeting at a time based on information as it arrives. Bloomberg's Oliver Crook reports from Frankfurt. (Source: Bloomberg)

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