ECB Signals Interest Rate Hike for June (lemonde.fr)

• Main policy rates held steady in May.
• Guidance points to a June rate increase.
• Strategic focus remains on restoring 2% inflation targets.

"The European Central Bank maintained interest rates in May but issued a clear forward guidance shift, indicating that a hike is likely in June. The governing council aims to decisively bring inflation back toward the 2% target, emphasizing the necessity of tightening to ensure financial stability."