ECB President Lagarde cites rising energy prices and geopolitical conflicts as key inflation drivers, prompting bond yield spikes and expectations for further interest rate hikes across Europe.
bloomberg · 2026-09-10 07:06
ECB President Lagarde faces market pressure as oil exceeds $100/barrel amidst Middle East tensions. Investors expect central bank rate hikes while inflation worries and geopolitical risks weigh on glo
reuters · 2026-09-09 21:32
ECB President Lagarde stated inflation will return to target without further forceful policy action despite Middle East tensions. Oil prices dropped below $80 per barrel following peace negotiations,
bloomberg · 2026-06-22 06:00
ECB President Lagarde stated that geopolitical uncertainty and energy price volatility complicate monetary policy decisions. She noted oil and gas prices remain elevated despite limited supply-chain d
bloomberg · 2026-04-20 09:54
ECB President Christine Lagarde warned that the Iran war could increase energy prices and inflation risks while slowing euro zone growth, though immediate interest rate hikes are not currently deemed
reuters · 2026-04-17 06:13
ECB President Christine Lagarde stated the Eurozone economy lies between baseline and adverse scenarios, citing potential sharp energy price increases due to the Iran war as a key risk factor influenc
reuters · 2026-04-14 07:24