ECB chief economist Lane says December rate hike prudent if data hold

Key facts

• ECB chief economist Philip Lane said a December rate hike would be prudent if the data is unchanged.
• Lane spoke to Bloomberg Television on November 10, 2026, according to a Reuters report.
• The report says Lane's comments join other policymakers arguing for a third hike this year.

European Central Bank chief economist Philip Lane said on November 10, 2026 that a December interest-rate increase would be prudent if the data available then is the same as it is now, according to a Reuters report of an interview with Bloomberg Television.

The remarks place Lane among a group of policymakers arguing for the ECB's third rate increase this year, Reuters said. The report did not state the date of the December meeting or the size of any increase under discussion.