# ECB Hikes Rates Amid Middle East Conflict

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Podcast: [Dublin News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/dublin-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7597080)
Published: 2026-06-11T12:33:11+00:00
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The ECB shocks markets with its first rate hike in nearly three years, lifting its main deposit rate to 2.25% and lending rate to 2.4%, driven by Middle East conflict fueling inflation beyond energy prices. Eurozone inflation hit 3.2% in May, with core inflation at 2.5%, signaling broader price pressures. The ECB declares readiness to act amid uncertainty, becoming the first major central bank to raise rates specifically due to geopolitical turmoil — a historic shift in how global events directly shape monetary policy. Support the show: Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/08e278435eda0a7f

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