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The European Central Bank will meet on June 11 to set interest rates, with the market anticipating a 97% chance of a 25-basis point hike from 2% to 2.25%. This potential hike could strengthen the euro, however, the strength of the gain will likely be curtailed if the Middle Eastern conflict persists.

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