ECB holds rates at 2.25% as the reignited Iran war keeps a second hike in play

The European Central Bank held interest rates at two point two five percent on Thursday, pausing after June's first hike in three years. Euronews says easing inflation gave policymakers the room to step back—but renewed fighting in the Middle East is pushing energy prices higher, keeping another rate increase in play for autumn.

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