Morgan Stanley
June 19, 2026
European Economics Weekly
Weekly UpdateMacro Economic IndicatorsRates Govt BondsOther
Morgan Stanley maintains its forecast for an ECB rate hold in July followed by a hike in September. The decision hinges on energy prices, growth signals from PMIs, and core inflation trajectories.
Key Takeaways
- 1.Morgan Stanley expects the European Central Bank (ECB) to hold rates in July but deliver a second and final hike in September.
- 2.Three primary conditions for a potential ECB hold in September are lower medium-term oil prices, subdued PMI growth, and downside surprises in core inflation.
Table of Contents
- Assessing the Case for a September Hike
- This week in Europe: The pre-conditions for a September hike
- Latest research | In case you missed it
- Next Week: PMIs, Consumer Surveys
- Calendar
- Connect with us
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Authors
Jens EisenschmidtJean-Francois Ouvrard
Themes
ECB Monetary PolicyInflation Dynamics
Regions
EuropeFranceGermanyUnited Kingdom
