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ECB Keeps Rates Steady but Leaves Door Open for September Hike
The ECB maintains interest rates but leaves open the possibility of a hike in September if energy inflation and economic data demand it.
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European banking assets reach €34.33 trillion in March 2026, up 3.63% from a year ago. Non-performing loans rise to 1.98%.
The ECB maintains interest rates but leaves open the possibility of a hike in September if energy inflation and economic data demand it.
The ECB selects 36 providers for a 12-month digital euro pilot starting in 2027. Only Eurosystem employees will use it in shops.
The ECB defends the digital euro as an anchor of monetary sovereignty amid the digitalisation of payments.