ECB May Raise Rates in December if Energy Prices Stay High, Groupama Asset Management Says

• The ECB could raise interest rates in December if energy prices remain elevated, despite leaving policy unchanged amid heightened uncertainty.
• Deposit, refinancing and marginal lending facility rates remain at 2.5%, 2.65% and 2.9%, respectively.
• A prolonged energy shock risks fueling inflation while weakening growth; future policy decisions remain data-dependent.
• Tighter financing conditions should weigh on inflation and growth, reinforcing the case for holding rates steady.
• Christine Lagarde confirmed her early departure as ECB president on February 7, 2027, before her term ends in October 2027.

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