The European Central Bank (ECB) may need to implement further interest rate hikes if high energy prices persist, according to ECB policymaker Joachim Nagel.
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Key takeaway
ECB signals further rate hikes if high energy prices persist, raising eurozone borrowing costs.
- Step 1 · The triggerECB signals further rate hikes if high energy prices persist, tightening monetary policy in the eurozone
- Step 2 · Knock-onhigher eurozone rates increase borrowing costs for EU businesses and households, reducing discretionary spending and investment
- Step 3 · Reaches youIndian SMEs trading with Europe face higher trade finance costs and softer demand for exports as EU customers retrench
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Source: IN:Economic Times
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