• 50 bps rate hike provided more clarity for market participants
  • ECB not changing assessment regarding terminal rate
  • Medium-term inflation risks have also increased
  • Members unanimously supported TPI
  • Full accounts

There isn't much that we don't already know but as a reminder, there is a sense that the sudden increase by 50 bps in July may have felt a little rushed. Considering the economic circumstances and outlook in Europe ahead of winter, the window is closing for the ECB to keep a more aggressive stance.