Christine Lagarde, ECB and inflation

Lagarde says ‘impossible’ for ECB to always meet inflation target
European Central Bank president Christine Lagarde said the ECB was likely to miss its 2 per cent inflation target more often in the future as policymakers are forced to wrestle with “exceptionally high” uncertainty.
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 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.
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.
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.
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Video: LIVE: ECB President Christine Lagarde speaks following monthly monetary policy meeting
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Lagarde Says Inflation Set to Reach 2% Very Early 2026
ECB says rates are “becoming meaningfully less restrictive” The euro reacted, hitting a fresh-four month high Lagarde sees inflation risks from more defense spending Says inflation will reach ...
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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 ...
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ECB President Christine Lagarde Targets October to Finish Digital Euro
The European Central Bank (ECB) plans to launch the digital euro, with the testing phase set to end by October 2025.
ECB: Interest rates cut to 2.5%, Lagarde talks of 'huge uncertainty'- as it happened
European Central Bank President Christine Lagarde said she would not pre-commit to a rate path, amid "huge uncertainty" ahead ...
European markets reverse course to close higher; Autos gain on tariff exemption
European markets are heading for a higher open on Thursday as investors look ahead to the latest monetary policy decision of ...
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European Central Bank cuts rates again as threat of trade war with Trump weighs on economy
(AP Photo/Michael Probst) European Central Bank (ECB) President Christine Lagarde speaks at the bank's post-meeting news conference, in Frankfurt, Thursday, March 6, 2025. (Boris ...
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ECB cuts rates again but risk of April pause growing
Deposit rate cut to 2.5% as expected Says rates meaningfully less restrictive Cuts economic growth outlook, raises 2025 inflation ECB Rate Decision Live ... ECB President Christine Lagarde ...