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ECB’s Kocher Says Interest-Rate Hold Gives Time to Assess Risks

The European Central Bank’s decision to hold interest rate this week provides policymakers with more time to assess whether the Middle East crisis triggers prolonged inflation, according to Governing Council member Martin Kocher.

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May 1, 2026·1 min read
ECB’s Kocher Says Interest-Rate Hold Gives Time to Assess Risks

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The European Central Bank’s decision to hold interest rate this week provides policymakers with more time to assess whether the Middle East crisis triggers prolonged inflation, according to Governing Council member Martin Kocher.

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