12/06/2026 – ECB: the war in the Middle East prompts the central bank to raise interest rates by 25 basis points – Read more news

Volatility is rising on the oil and gas markets after President Trump called off the planned attacks on Tehran yesterday evening, subsequently suggesting that an agreement between the parties could be signed in Europe as early as the coming days. Scepticism remains inevitable given the recurrence of this situation, and the fact that there has been no confirmation from the Iranian side.

EQUITY: European stock markets are optimistic about the prospect of a deal in the Middle East, with shares rising again at the start of trading. As expected, yesterday the European Central Bank raised interest rates by 25 basis points, without signalling further measures, with its guidance closely tied to developments in the Middle East and the trend in economic data.