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ECB picks new top adviser for Lagarde
The European Central Bank said on Friday it had picked Isabel Vansteenkiste as President Christine Lagarde's new top adviser, replacing Roland Straub who would take up a new role at the ECB.
ECB's Lagarde: Outlook to Inflation More Uncertain Than Usual
European Central Bank President Christine Lagarde said the outlook for inflation is "more uncertain than usual." She said inflation could turn out to be lower "if higher tariffs lead to lower demand for euro-area exports and induce countries with overcapacity to reroute their exports to the euro-area.
Lagarde: ECB 'in a good place to hold' after 8 rate cuts
European Central Bank President Christine Lagarde wrapped up her news conference reiterating that policy makers are "well positioned to wait and see" before deciding its next move on interest rates. The central banker's comments follow the ECB's decision on Thursday to leave rates unchanged,
Lagarde's statement after ECB policy meeting
(Reuters) -Following is the text of European Central Bank President Christine Lagarde's statement after the bank's policy meeting on Thursday: Link to statement on ECB website: Good afternoon, the Vice-President and I welcome you to our press conference.
Lagarde Says ECB Is in 'Good Place' With Inflation at 2%
"We are in a good place because inflation is at 2%," European Central Bank President Christine Lagarde said on Thursday. She added that projections point to inflation "stabilizing at target in the medium term" and wages are "heading in the right direction.
The ECB just pressed pause on rate cuts. The next move isn’t clear.
ECB President Christine Lagarde left economists and investors a little less certain as to when, or perhaps even whether, further easing will arrive.

BNP Paribas no longer expects ECB cut in September following hawkish Lagarde press conference

BNP Paribas economists are no longer calling for a 25 basis point cut from the European Central Bank in September following the press conference from ECB chief Christine Lagarde. BNP said Lagarde ...

Heard on the Street Thursday Recap: Wait and Watch

Stocks hit records again. The S&P 500 index climbed 0.1%, and the Nasdaq Composite rose 0.2%, both to record-high closing ...

Trade winds and champagne skies, will the Euro catch a bid from Lagarde's sparkle

Christine Lagarde added a touch of sparkle to the euro’s trajectory yesterday, striking a tone that felt more like a ...

Dollar rises against euro, mixed versus yen on trade deal progress

The dollar edged higher against the euro on Thursday following progress in U.S. trade talks with key partners, but was mixed ...

ECB hits pause button: Here’s why Lagarde isn’t rushing things

The European Central Bank kept rates unchanged as inflation hit its 2% target. Lagarde urged patience, citing global risks ...

Eurozone Bond Yields Extend Rise During ECB’s Lagarde Press Conference

Eurozone government bond yields extended their rise during ECB President Christine Lagarde’s press conference.

ECB Hopes Trade Tensions Swiftly Resolved: Lagarde

European Central Bank chief Christine Lagarde voiced hope Thursday that international trade tensions will be swiftly resolved as EU-US talks on tariffs were ongoing.
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ECB Holds Steady Amid Trade Talks and Economic Optimism

The European Central Bank kept interest rates unchanged after recent cuts, waiting on EU-U.S. trade negotiations. ECB ...