ECB hints at future interest rate rise

The European Central Bank stepped up its inflation warnings on 31 August 2006 as it hinted strongly that interest rates would rise in October, and probably again in subsequent months.

ECB: Press Release, 31.8.06: Monetary policy decisions http://www.ecb.int/press/pr/date/2006/html/pr060831.en.html

ECB: Press Release, 31.8.06: Introductory comments http://www.ecb.int/press/pressconf/2006/html/is060831.en.html

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