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ECB Facing ‘Exceptionally High’ Levels of Uncertainty, Lagarde Says
A rise in European defense spending in response to doubts about the reliability of the U.S. as an ally could push inflation higher, but tariffs might have the opposite effect, the ECB President said.
Lagarde says ‘impossible’ for the ECB to always meet the 2% inflation target
Inflation fears have surpassed US borders. Christine Lagarde, president of the European Central Bank (ECB), warned that abrupt changes in global trade and the defense system of the region will make it more difficult to maintain inflation stability.
Lagarde's statement after ECB policy meeting
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 warns of 'exceptionally high' uncertainty for trade, defence
European Central Bank President Christine Lagarde said on Wednesday that uncertainties surrounding trade policy and geopolitical situations are too high, making it increasingly challenging to maintain economic stability.
Lagarde Says Era of Shocks Makes ECB’s Inflation Job Harder
European Central Bank President Christine Lagarde said abrupt shifts in global trade and the region’s defense architecture will make it harder to keep inflation stable.
ECB Needs Agility, Clarity to Respond to New Shocks, Lagarde Says
European Central Bank President Christine Lagarde said, "in an environment of uncertainty, a strong commitment to maintain price stability over the medium-term is more important than ever," as abrupt shifts in global trade and the region's defense architecture will make it harder to keep inflation stable.
Lagarde comments at ECB press conference
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ECB boss Christine Lagarde warns over trade war inflation risk as Europe retaliates to Trump's tariffs
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Geopolitics reaches the ECB: Lagarde warns that the trade war generates "uncertainty" while defense spending "contributes to growth"
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ECB President Christine Lagarde Targets October to Finish Digital Euro
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Lagarde Says Aiding EU Defense Pivot Isn’t What the ECB Is For
The European Central Bank doesn’t have a role in helping governments finance more defense spending and will stick to its ...
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ECB chief warns of 'risks all over' as rates cut again
European Central Bank chief Christine Lagarde warned Thursday the eurozone faces "risks all over" amid US tariff threats and ...
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EU lawmakers voice doubts about digital euro after ECB outage
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Trade, defence shocks risk amplifying euro zone inflation, Lagarde warns
The euro zone economy is facing exceptional shocks from trade, defence and climate issues, possibly amplifying inflation ...
ECB reviews strategy: will supply shocks force a rethink on inflation targets?
European Central Bank President Christine Lagarde has issued a stark warning about the challenges ahead, arguing that abrupt ...