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[^2]\n\nJoahim Nagel, a member of the ECB Governing Council and President of the Bundesbank, stated that the European Central Bank will likely raise interest rates at its meeting next week. [^3]\n\nGermany's finance minister Lars Klingbeil said there could be no normalization of relations with Moscow while its war against Ukraine continued. [^4]\n\nLars Klingbeil said Europe was preparing a further package of sanctions against Russia and was hoping for close cooperation with Washington on measures. [^5]\n\nRussian Finance Minister Anton Siluanov attended the meeting in Asheville, North Carolina, along with representatives of the Russian Central Bank. [^6]\n\nEnergy costs emerged as the primary driver of inflation, rising by 14.3% in August compared to 10.3% in July. [^7]\n\nThe European Central Bank (ECB) is expected to decide on interest rates on September 10, 2026, and the rising inflation is anticipated to influence this decision. [^8]\n\nChristine Lagarde, President of the European Central Bank, is scheduled to meet with the Governing Council next week to decide on another interest rate hike based on the latest inflation data. [^9]\n\nEnergy prices, including fuels, gas, and electricity, increased by 14.3% in August 2026, serving as the main driver of the inflation surge. [^10]\n\nSpain recorded an annual inflation rate of 4.5% in August 2026, the highest among major Eurozone economies. [^11]\n\nJoahim Nagel assessed that rising yields in financial markets complicate the situation for the ECB because higher financing costs can affect economic activity, investments, and borrowing conditions for states and companies. 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