ECB’s Wunsch says another 25-basis-point hike could come in July or September despite Iran deal-driven oil slide
ECB policymaker Pierre Wunsch said the central bank could still raise rates again in July or September even after a temporary U.S.-Iran deal pushed oil prices sharply lower and eased energy-driven inflation concerns. He pointed to services inflation rising to 3.5% in May from 3% as a key risk, and said another 25-basis-point move could be warranted if price pressures broaden, in comments to Reuters. Markets see a higher chance of a hike in September or October, with the timing depending on data for non-energy inflation and wages.