ECB minutes show officials debated whether a 'mildly restrictive' stance is needed to secure disinflation to the 2% target. The minutes say some members would have supported a rate hike last month, but high uncertainty over the persistence of inflati

2026-08-27

ECB minutes show officials debated whether a 'mildly restrictive' stance is needed to secure disinflation to the 2% target. The minutes say some members would have supported a rate hike last month, but high uncertainty over the persistence of inflation led all to back holding policy rates unchanged. Euro-area inflation is around 3%, above the ECB's 2% target, while growth has been stronger than expected.