The ECB maintains an interest rate of 2.5% despite the increase in inflation and with an eye on France, the French debt crisis makes financing more expensive and limits credit. The ECB's decision will mark the outlook for markets, mortgages and the economy.

The ECB maintains an interest rate of 2.5% despite the increase in inflation and with an eye on France, the French debt crisis makes financing more expensive and limits credit. The ECB's decision will mark the outlook for markets, mortgages and the economy.