ECB rate hikes boost Greek banks' net interest income, analysts revise forecasts

ECB interest rate hikes are significantly increasing Greek banks' net interest income, with an estimated annual gain of €135 million for the four systemic banks, potentially exceeding €80-85 million by year-end. Analysts are revising forecasts upward as Euribor rally since April amplifies the effect. This highlights the direct transmission of ECB policy to bank profitability in the eurozone periphery.