Christine Lagarde
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financeEurozone Inflation Hits 3.2%, Paving Way for ECB Rate Hike in June
Eurozone inflation rose to 3.2% in May 2026, driven by energy prices. Market expects ECB to hike rates by 25 bps on June 11.
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financeECB's Sleijpen: Economic Outlook Between Baseline and Adverse Scenarios
ECB Governing Council member Olaf Sleijpen says current eurozone economy sits between baseline and adverse projections, with markets pricing in a June rate hike.
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financeEurozone PMI Holds Steady; Inflation Concerns May Curb ECB Rate Cuts
Eurozone manufacturing PMI remains at 52.2 in April 2026. Inflation forecasts rise to 2.7%, potentially limiting ECB rate cuts.
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financeLagarde Dismisses Stagflation Fears Despite Rising Eurozone Inflation
ECB President Lagarde rejects stagflation fears as eurozone inflation hits 3%. Energy prices surge 10.9% year-on-year amid Middle East conflict.
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financeEuro-Area Inflation Surges: ECB Rate Cut Bets Plummet
Energy prices surge, driving Euro-area inflation to 2.6%. Bets on aggressive ECB interest rate cuts dwindle as markets align with central bank caution.
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financeECB Boosts 2026 Inflation Outlook Amid Geopolitical Energy Price Shock
The European Central Bank has raised its 2026 inflation forecast to 2.6%, driven by surging energy costs linked to Middle East conflict. Rate cut expectations dim as market anticipates stability.
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financeEurozone Inflation Fears Surge, Dampening Rate Cut Hopes
One-year inflation expectations in the Euro area have doubled the ECB's target, driven by energy price shocks, significantly reducing the likelihood of rate cuts.
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financeBlackRock Bets on Higher European Yields, Shifts to Short-Term Debt
BlackRock's strategic move into short-term European government debt signals an expectation of rising long-term yields, defying anticipated interest rate cuts.