BCE Sees Higher Inflation, Lower Growth

The Bank of Portugal (BCE), led by Christine Lagarde, has revised its economic forecasts, predicting continued high inflation and slower growth. This projection is largely attributed to the ongoing war in Iran, which is creating inflationary risks. The central bank has maintained its key interest rate at 2% for now, but has already updated its forecasts for 2026.

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