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Deutsche Bank's forecast of ECB rate hikes aligns with its own expectations, potentially benefiting its interest income
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Deutsche Bank AktiengesellschaftDeutsche Bank has indicated its expectation that the European Central Bank (ECB) will implement a 25 basis point rate hike in December, in addition to the increase expected in September. This is due to persistent energy-related risks and ongoing pressure on inflation expectations. Previously, the bank's research division had assumed that the surge in energy prices was temporary and that economic growth would weaken, leading to a forecast that the policy rate would peak at 2.5%, slightly above the current central bank deposit rate of 2.25%. However, in a report published on the 4th, it noted that this assumption is now in question. The bank now sees a high likelihood that the policy rate will reach 2.75%, but also acknowledges that if geopolitical tensions ease early or growth slows further, the rate could peak at 2.5%. Conversely, it expressed the view that raising rates above 3% would lack justification in the absence of broad inflationary pressures. The ECB's next monetary policy announcement is scheduled for September 10, and there is widespread expectation of a rate hike.
Deutsche Bank AktiengesellschaftDeutsche Bank's forecast of ECB rate hikes aligns with its own expectations, potentially benefiting its interest income