European Central Bank delivers huge interest rate hike despite banking sector 'tensions'

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The European Central Bank raised interest rates by a half percentage point as officials continue an aggressive battle against inflation despite some signs of stress in the banking system. 'Inflation is projected to remain too high for too long.'

European Central Bank President Christine Lagarde delivers a speech earlier this month. Photo: Fabrice Coffrini/AFP via Getty Imagesby a half percentage point as officials continue an aggressive battle against inflation despite some signs of stress in the banking system.: The supersized rate increase means the troubles at Credit Suisse and financial market jitters were not enough for the central bank to back off its inflation fight.

Core inflation, which strips out food and energy costs, hit a record 5.6% in the year through February — a clear sign underlying inflation pressures continue to run strong.: In new economic projections released on Thursday, ECB officials anticipate inflation will average 5.3% this year. Their estimates show inflation won't fall close to its 2% target until 2025, when they project it'll reach 2.1%.

Growth is then expected to pick up more next year, in part because of the strong labor market, before slowing the following year.: "Inflation is projected to remain too high for too long," as the first line of the ECB statement says.

 

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