ECB raises interest rates and is unlikely to stop here; Euribor rates may approach 3.5% in the coming months · Bica

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ECB raises interest rates and is unlikely to stop here; Euribor rates may approach 3.5% in the coming months

The European Central Bank (ECB) is expected to announce a rate hike to 2.5% this Thursday, September 10, 2026. Markets anticipate that Euribor rates may reach 3.5% by spring, with potential further rate hikes following in December.

Why it mattersIf you have a variable-rate mortgage, the ongoing rise in Euribor rates means your monthly repayment could increase by approximately 70 euros as early as this month.

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