‘A big mistake’: The ECB is ‘hell-bent’ on rate hikes despite recession risks, senior economist warns

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Claim ‘A big mistake’: The ECB is ‘hell-bent’ on rate hikes despite recession risks, senior economist warns
AI inference Bearish · 60%
Generated 2026-05-22 09:21

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Berenberg's chief economist said ECB rate rises would be a "big mistake" amid growing signs of European stagflation.

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Original article published by CNBC on May 22, 2026. Analysis and insights provided by AnalystMarkets AI.

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