All 65 economists surveyed by Reuters from August 31 to September 3 expect the European Central Bank (ECB) to raise its deposit rate by 25 basis points to 2.50% on September 10. Economists generally believe that the ECB will pause after this rate hike, potentially signaling a peak in the current tightening cycle. Additionally, the survey raised the full-year inflation forecast for 2026 to 2.9%.