Christine Lagarde
As possible Trump return looms, EU’s Lagarde urges US to avoid trade wars
Fears are growing that a victorious Trump will deploy the tariff weapon, just as he did against the EU and China in his first term.
ECB cuts interest rate again as inflation appears under control
ECB to cut rates again as economic outlook sours
EU cross-border bank mergers pose real risks, Nagel warns
ECB’s Lagarde hints at October rate cut as inflation slows
Portuguese bank chief: ECB may need to accelerate interest rate cuts
You’re on your own implementing Draghi report, Lagarde tells governments
ECB cuts interest rates again as inflation cools
The central bank has trimmed its growth forecasts owing mainly to weak domestic demand.
ECB to cut interest rates, but keep cautious stance amid uncertainty
Inflation likely won’t return to target until late next year, a new set of economic forecasts is expected to confirm Thursday.
Malta central bank chief steps down ahead of criminal trial
Domestic pressure gets the better of embattled finance minister-turned-governor.
Eurozone inflation surprisingly ticks up in July
‘Sticky‘ service prices set to test the ECB’s nerve in September.
The 11 MEPs who actually matter
Here are the EU lawmakers to keep your eye on in the new term.
Lagarde to skip G20 to feel the Olympic buzz in Paris
The ECB president will also miss a meeting of G7 officials.
ECB leaves rates unchanged, keeps door open to September cut
Lagarde shrugs off sticky inflation but takes a gloomier view of the economy.
ECB to leave rates on hold in hope for quiet summer
Silence is golden for President Christine Lagarde as any guidance risks doing more harm than good.
Survey reveals surge in burnout and suicidal thoughts among ECB staff
Staff committee warns burnout situation could induce poor decision-making at one of Europe’s most powerful institutions.
Nigel Farage suffers new blow as bigotry storm engulfs his party
Candidate defects to the Tories saying “vast majority” of people standing for Reform UK are “racist, misogynistic, and bigoted.”
France be warned: You could become Italy
French political circles are openly discussing the possibility of a very Italian option: an emergency government of experts.
The ECB has cut its key interest rate: So what?
We all knew it was coming, but what does it mean in practice?
ECB cuts interest rates for first time since 2019
The central bank has revised up its forecasts for growth and inflation this year, casting doubt over the scope for easing policy any further.
ECB to deliver historic rate cut on Thursday
Lagarde can count the first rate cut in the absence of a financial earthquake in two decades as a major win.
A (not so) brief ‘criminal’ history of the ECB
From political witch-hunts and nobbling bank mergers to hacking Covid regulations, the ECB’s brushes with the law are varied and plentiful.
Lame ducks Macron and Scholz will struggle to steer EU’s post-election agenda
The fabled Franco-German engine is sputtering — meaning the next EU top jobs and political priorities are all to play for after next week’s vote.
Zelenskyy planning to join D-Day and G7 events
The Ukrainian president will likely use the events to request more Western help against Russia.
Staff accuse ECB of gaming survey to limit negative feedback
Awkward questions that turned up evidence of harassment and discrimination last year have been dropped this time around.
ECB’s Lagarde digs in as US pushes Europe on using Russian assets for Ukraine aid
The debate on whether and how to use frozen Russian money to help Ukraine has reached the G7.
Euro plunges, eyes parity with dollar after Lagarde’s go-it-alone pledge
The currency weakened as the ECB signals it plans start cutting rates before the Fed.
ECB seen holding one last time before June cut
The central bank is expected to cut interest rates in June, but a rise in workers’ salaries could impact the pace and rate of cuts.
Once humiliated by inflation, the ECB is now saying it was right all along
The battle for the narrative has swung again, now that prices are (nearly) behaving themselves.
ECB keeps rates unchanged but cuts inflation, growth forecasts
ECB staff cut inflation and growth forecasts as tight policy bites
ECB sees no fault in mission to ‘train’ staff minds on climate
Management brushes off staff concern about high-handed style and groupthink.