The Latest Breaking News from Christine Lagarde

Eurozone inflation at lowest level since Ukraine war but more interest rate rises expected

The annual inflation rate in the Eurozone dipped sharply in May to 6.1 percent, its lowest level since Russia invaded Ukraine last year. Despite this, European Central Bank Chief Christine Lagarde hinted at further, more gradual interest rate hikes to bring inflation down to its target of 2 percent. The…

France 24 · Jun 1, 2023

Ready for a digital euro? At 25, European Central Bank preps for future of money

Proposals for a digital European currency are taking shape

The Independent UK · May 24, 2023

Lagarde: US-China split may weaken growth and fuel inflation

The fragmentation of the world economy into rival blocs led by the United States and China threatens to destabilize global commerce, increase inflation and weaken growth, Christine Lagarde, the president of the European Central Bank, warned Monday

The Independent UK · Apr 17, 2023

ECB's Lagarde: Future rate hikes open amid banking turmoil

European Central Bank head Christine Lagarde says future interest rate decisions are open after upheaval in the global banking system has left the economic outlook more uncertain

The Independent UK · Mar 22, 2023

Will the Credit Suisse bank takeover calm financial fears?

Globally connected Credit Suisse has been taken over by rival UBS at the urging of Swiss authorities to avoid a collapse that could have sent shock waves through the global economy

The Independent UK · Mar 20, 2023

Investors consider legal action over Credit Suisse deal; Downing Street says UK banking system is safe – as it happened

Holders of riskier AT1 bonds, which are wiped out under deal with UBS, consider legal action.

The Guardian - UK · Mar 20, 2023

UBS to buy Credit Suisse for nearly $3.25 billion to calm turmoil in banking industry

Credit Suisse’s buyout by UBS was arranged by banking regulators worried that Credit Suisse’s failure could have repercussions similar to the collapse of Lehman Brothers.

Chicago Sun-Times · Mar 19, 2023

The European Central Bank seems to have got away with raising interest rates in the middle of a banking crisis – here's why

In the middle of a market panic that has felled two US banks and pushed several others to the brink, the European Central Bank (ECB) has raised interest rates by another 0.5 percentage points. The ECB’s president, Christine Lagarde, had been warning this was necessary to bring eurozone inflation back…

The Conversation · Mar 17, 2023

Bank turmoil casts shadow over Europe interest rate decision

Concerns about the world's banks are casting a shadow over the European Central Bank's meeting

The Independent UK · Mar 16, 2023

Are interest rates really going to keep rising sharply?

For anyone trying to understand where interest rates and inflation are heading, it has been a strenuous few days. Jay Powell, chairman of US central bank the Federal Reserve, warned senators he may have to do more to fight inflation than expected, indicating the prospect of interest rates rising more…

The Conversation · Mar 10, 2023