The market is paying attention to the possibility of the European Central Bank raising interest rates in 2026

Konrad Kleinfeld, head of fixed income ETF distribution at State Street Investments, said that market participants have recently been hotly discussing the possibility of the European Central Bank raising interest rates in 2026. ECB President Christine Lagarde's speech has attracted much attention, and whether she will respond directly to these discussions or simply mention it will be key. At Thursday's meeting, the ECB is expected to emphasize its flexibility and rely on further data developments.