ECB President Lagarde (Q&A) says today's decision was unanimous on rates

• On the risk-assessment, says risks are broadly balanced; some risks have ticked up, others have ticked down

Lagarde's remarks indicate a unanimous decision on rates, suggesting strong consensus within the ECB, which may reinforce market confidence in their current policy stance. The balanced risk assessment with some risks rising and others falling implies a cautious but stable outlook, essential for shaping future expectations on monetary policy and influencing market behavior in both the euro and fixed income markets.