ECB President Lagarde says Europe is facing a real shock, Economist reports

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ECB President Lagarde says Europe is facing a real shock, Economist reports

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Says markets are maybe optimistic

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Lagarde's comments suggest that the ECB is concerned about underlying economic conditions, indicating potential risks to growth. Her assertion that markets may be overly optimistic could foreshadow a more cautious stance on monetary policy, impacting rate expectations and possibly leading to volatility in the Euro and fixed income markets.

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