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ECB's Wunsch Signals Possible April Rate Hike Amid Ongoing Crisis

ECB board member Jens Wunsch indicated openness to raising interest rates as soon as April, with the potential for further hikes if the economic crisis persists. This suggests the ECB is prepared to take additional measures to address inflation and stabilize the economy.
Date: 07.04.2026  |  Source: FOR-EX.NEWS

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