Monthly Archives: May 2026
Lagarde outlines ECB’s decision to keep rates unchanged, addressing journalists’ questions on future policy direction

Written on May 1, 2026 at 12:24 am, by
ECB held rates; Lagarde warned uncertainty, energy inflation risks, weaker growth, and data-dependent policy amid turbulence.
ECB President Christine Lagarde defended holding rates steady, answering press questions and emphasising interest rates as key tool

Written on May 1, 2026 at 12:23 am, by
Lagarde said ECB held rates steady, rejecting “stagflation” label; reiterated 2% symmetric target, June scenarios update.