The ECB is about to announce its interest rate decision. On Thursday, the market will focus on the European banking and real estate sector. The market expects policy makers to raise interest rates by another 25 basis points. This is the second rate hike since the Iran conflict pushed up energy prices to curb inflationary pressure. Focus on banking stocks: Deutsche Bank, Commerzbank, BNP Paribas, Société Générale, Santander, Spanish Foreign Bank, ABN ABN, ABN ABN ABN. The European Stoxx 600 Bank Index rose 21% during the year. Real estate stocks such as Vonovia and LEG Real Estate may also fluctuate. The European Stoxx 600 real estate index fell 3.7% during the year. According to the survey, all but one analyst expect the ECB deposit interest rate to be raised by 25 basis points to 2.50%.

The ECB is about to announce its interest rate decision. On Thursday, the market will focus on the European banking and real estate sector. The market expects policy makers to raise interest rates by another 25 basis points. This is the second rate hike since the Iran conflict pushed up energy prices to curb inflationary pressure. Focus on banking stocks: Deutsche Bank, Commerzbank, BNP Paribas, Société Générale, Santander, Spanish Foreign Bank, ABN ABN, ABN ABN ABN. The European Stoxx 600 Bank Index rose 21% during the year. Real estate stocks such as Vonovia and LEG Real Estate may also fluctuate. The European Stoxx 600 real estate index fell 3.7% during the year. According to the survey, all but one analyst expect the ECB deposit interest rate to be raised by 25 basis points to 2.50%.