ECB cuts rates again, Lagarde backs EU reform call
The European Central Bank cut its key interest rate again Thursday as inflation cools while president Christine Lagarde urged EU governments to institute sweeping reforms proposed in a "formidable" re
Central banks may face volatile inflation for years to come, ECB's Lagarde says
Profound shifts in the world economy could make inflation volatile for years to come, complicating efforts to control prices, but sticking with inflation-targeting regimes is still the best option, European Central Bank President Christine Lagarde said on Friday.
ECB's Lagarde predicts inflation to hit 2% target next year
ECB President Christine Lagarde praised the "remarkable" unwinding of inflation with minimal job losses, projecting inflation to hit target by 2025. However, she warned that significant uncertainties remain.
Central banks may face volatile inflation for years to come: ECB’s Lagarde
PROFOUND shifts in the world economy could make inflation volatile for years to come, complicating efforts to control prices, but sticking with inflation-targeting regimes is still the best option, European Central Bank president Christine Lagarde said on Friday (Sep 20).
ECB Must Prepare for More-Volatile Inflation Era, Lagarde Says
The European Central Bank must think hard about how it deals with risks and uncertainty in an era of more-volatile inflation and less clarity about monetary-policy transmission, President Christine Lagarde said.
ECB's Lagarde rejects 'political pressure' after Italy seeks bigger rate cuts
Two Italian ministers criticised the European Central Bank after it cut interest rates by a quarter of a percentage point on Thursday, saying the move was insufficient and showed a lack of courage.
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Lagarde Warns World Economy Faces Pressures Similar To 1920s Slump
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The European Central Bank is open to considering an interest-rate cut in October if the economy suffers a major setback – ...
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Lagarde: Draghi report ‘formidable’ but ECB won’t change policy to boost EU competitiveness
President Christine Lagarde praised Mario Draghi’s “formidable” report on Thursday (12 September) but said that the responsibility for boosting Europe’s lagging competitiveness ultimately lies with EU ...
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You’re on your own implementing Draghi report, Lagarde tells governments
Structural reforms are not the responsibility of the central bank — they are the responsibility of governments,” European Central Bank president says.