Reuters polling found 57 of 57 analysts polled expect a 50bp rate hike from the ECb at the March 16 meeting.
After that the results are moree mixed though. While the consensus expect another +25bp in Q2 to a terminal deposit rate of 3.25% and a refinancing rate of 3.75%.
- 26 of 56 expected a hike of 25bp
- 19 have projected +50
- 9 tip no rate hike
- 2 tip +75bp
More here at the link, with some analyst commentary also.
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Lagarde spoke on Wednesday:
ECB Lagarde takes the stage
