ECB President Lagarde (Q&A) says GC wants to stay away from the risks of being too early, and the risks of being too late

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ECB President Lagarde (Q&A) says GC wants to stay away from the risks of being too early, and the risks of being too late

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President Lagarde's remarks suggest a cautious stance from the ECB, indicating a desire to avoid the pitfalls of premature tightening or delayed action on monetary policy. This balanced approach may keep rates steady in the near term, impacting market expectations for future rate paths and influencing pricing across fixed income and the euro.

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