European Markets Decline Amid Inflation and Rate Hike Expectations
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European Central Bank, European Markets
Europe
September 1, 2026
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European shares fell on September 1 due to rising government bond yields. Euro zone inflation data exceeded 3% in August. Markets anticipate a 25-basis-point rate hike by the European Central Bank.
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