The European Central Bank has increased interest rates as expected by 0.25%
Kildare mortgage holders could be facing higher repayments,
The European Central Bank has increased interest rates as expected by 0.25%
It's the ninth straight increase, bringing its main rate to 4.25%.
Announcing the move, the ECB said while inflation continues to decline, it's still expected to remain too high for too long.
ECB President Christine Lagarde says it's still above target:

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