[KBC Expects ECB May Raise Interest Rates as Early as Next Week] Jin10 Data, March 12 – Analysts at KBC Bank stated in a report that they expect the European Central Bank (ECB) to raise interest rates either at next week's policy meeting or in April. Analysts noted: 'If there is no unexpected ceasefire this weekend, the ECB will face $100 per barrel oil prices and a tough policy decision when it meets next Thursday.' They added that after previously emphasizing that policy is in a good position and there is room to address symmetrical risks surrounding the outlook, 'the ECB may now need to align its words with actions.' According to LSEG data, the money market expects the ECB to keep rates unchanged in March and has priced in approximately 7.5 basis points of rate hikes for April.