small business inflation risk

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ECB Rate Decision 2024 Teaches SMEs About Interest Rates

The ECB’s 2024 decision to keep the policy rate at 4.25% tells SMEs that stable headline rates do not guarantee low borrowing costs, as inflation pressures and market premiums continue to rise. This context shapes financial planning for small firms across the eurozone and the UK. The policy