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European Central Bank Raises Benchmark Rate to 2.5% as Eurozone Inflation Persists

The European Central Bank increased its main borrowing rate to 2.5% as policymakers responded to renewed inflation pressure, raising financing and mortgage costs for French households and businesses.
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