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Key rate hike of 0.5% in the EU in July is not excluded - thinks Knott of the ECB

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A rate hike in the EU could threaten a recession. However, a tighter ECB policy would allow the euro to recoup losses against the dollar, which could reduce imported inflation from the U.S.

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Price for oil price cap yet to be determined, head of European Commission

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India and China - Russia's most important trading partners - will not participate, Bloomberg sources said. The price cap plan is still alive after all. However, the price cap will be higher than previously thought. Earlier, U.S. Treasury Secretary Yellen said the price ceiling could be in the range