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National Trade News policy desk (2026-10-26): Brown Brothers Harriman’s (BBH) Elias Haddad notes the European Central Bank (ECB) is expected to hold rates at 2.50%, with markets still pricing a strong… Primary source: original at FXStreet (fxstreet.com).
Euro: ECB caution meets France risk – BBH
Brown Brothers Harriman’s (BBH) Elias Haddad notes the European Central Bank (ECB) is expected to hold rates at 2.50%, with markets still pricing a strong chance of a December hike to 2.75%. While contained core inflation and tighter financial conditions justify waiting, France’s fiscal and bond mar