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European Central Bank

Inside the ECB, irritation grows over Lagarde’s handling of exit

European Central Bank President Christine Lagarde's response was in stark contrast to her firm denial to similar reports in 2025.
European Central Bank President Christine Lagarde's response was in stark contrast to her firm denial to similar reports in 2025.

ECB president Lagarde dampens exit talk, says she expects to finish her term

FILE PHOTO: European Central Bank (ECB) President Christine Lagarde addresses the media after the ECB's Governing Council meeting, at the ECB headquarters in Frankfurt, Germany, December 18, 2025. REUTERS/Heiko Becker/File Photo
FILE PHOTO: European Central Bank (ECB) President Christine Lagarde addresses the media after the ECB's Governing Council meeting, at the ECB headquarters in Frankfurt, Germany, December 18, 2025. REUTERS/Heiko Becker/File Photo

'Global euro' may have to come with some FX lift: Mike Dolan

FILE PHOTO: Euro and U.S. dollar banknotes are seen in this illustration taken May 4, 2025. REUTERS/Dado Ruvic/Illustration/File Photo
FILE PHOTO: Euro and U.S. dollar banknotes are seen in this illustration taken May 4, 2025. REUTERS/Dado Ruvic/Illustration/File Photo

EU to meet in Belgian castle to tackle economic rivalry with US, China

FILE PHOTO: European Union flags flutter outside the EU Commission headquarters in Brussels, Belgium June 20, 2018. REUTERS/Yves Herman/File Photo
FILE PHOTO: European Union flags flutter outside the EU Commission headquarters in Brussels, Belgium June 20, 2018. REUTERS/Yves Herman/File Photo

Japan will not comment on BOJ's absence in joint Powell statement

Japan's newly-appointed Chief Cabinet Secretary Minoru Kihara arrives at the prime minister's official residence in Tokyo, Japan October 21, 2025. REUTERS/Kim Kyung-Hoon
Japan's newly-appointed Chief Cabinet Secretary Minoru Kihara arrives at the prime minister's official residence in Tokyo, Japan October 21, 2025. REUTERS/Kim Kyung-Hoon

Commentary

Europe’s headline risks may be rising – even if Ukraine war ends

Ukrainian rescuers working in a residential building damaged by Russian strikes in Kyiv on Nov 25.
Ukrainian rescuers working in a residential building damaged by Russian strikes in Kyiv on Nov 25.

Thousands rally in Bulgaria against 2026 budget, clash with police

A drone view shows protesters gathering during a demonstration organised by Bulgaria’s opposition PP-DB coalition against the proposed financial framework of the country's budget, outside the parliament, in Sofia, Bulgaria, December 1, 2025. REUTERS/Spasiyana Sergieva
A drone view shows protesters gathering during a demonstration organised by Bulgaria’s opposition PP-DB coalition against the proposed financial framework of the country's budget, outside the parliament, in Sofia, Bulgaria, December 1, 2025. REUTERS/Spasiyana Sergieva

Climate risk rarely leads to ECB collateral downgrade, blog finds

Signage is seen outside the European Central Bank (ECB) building, in Frankfurt, Germany, July 21, 2022. REUTERS/Wolfgang Rattay
Signage is seen outside the European Central Bank (ECB) building, in Frankfurt, Germany, July 21, 2022. REUTERS/Wolfgang Rattay

Euro zone economy grows at fastest pace in more than two years, PMI shows

Service sector activity accelerated and demand conditions improved in the euro zone economy in October.
Service sector activity accelerated and demand conditions improved in the euro zone economy in October.

Explainer-How will the West use Russia's frozen assets?

FILE PHOTO: U.S. dollar banknotes and Russian flag with words \"$300 billion frozen assets\" are seen in this illustration taken, February 21, 2025. REUTERS/Dado Ruvic/Illustration/File Photo
FILE PHOTO: U.S. dollar banknotes and Russian flag with words \"$300 billion frozen assets\" are seen in this illustration taken, February 21, 2025. REUTERS/Dado Ruvic/Illustration/File Photo

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