# ECB rate hike looks nearly certain after inflation hits three-year high

https://mins.news/en/item/129283

- Reuters, 2026-11-04 15:45 UTC
- Economy
- Original: https://www.reuters.com/business/euro-zone-inflation-rises-three-year-high-2026-11-04/?link_source=ta_bluesky_link&taid=6aeb5306a8565500013f01e1

> Euro zone inflation climbed to a three-year high last month as food and energy costs surged. With inflation expected to rise further in coming months, the case for another European Central Bank rate hike in December has strengthened.

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