# Euro zone inflation rises above 3%, cementing ECB rate hike bets

https://mins.news/en/item/40172

- Reuters, 2026-09-01 11:10 UTC
- Economy
- Original: https://www.reuters.com/business/euro-zone-inflation-rises-above-3-cementing-ecb-rate-hike-bets-2026-09-01/?link_source=ta_bluesky_link&taid=6a96b290fb274f000180f257

> Euro zone inflation climbed back above 3% in August as energy costs increased, strengthening the case for another European Central Bank rate hike this month. The Iran war continues to push prices higher.

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