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ECB’s Stournaras: October Hike Can’t Be Excluded, No Need to Rush

ECB’s Stournaras: October Hike Can’t Be Excluded, No Need to Rush

By David Barwick – FRANKFURT (Econostream) – European Central Bank Governing Council member Yannis Stournaras said Saturday that another interest-rate increase in October could be warranted if inflation or energy prices deteriorated significantly, while arguing that policymakers should otherwise be prepared to wait for further evidence.

20 September 2026

ECB Tone Meter

Entire Governing Council

27 Members
Very Dovish
Very Hawkish

Executive Board

6 Members
Very Dovish
Very Hawkish

Evolution

Governing Council vs. Executive Board

As of 18 September 2026

Meeting Bias

ECB Governing Council Meeting