Lagarde speech: Stronger Euro could bring down inflation
FXStreetDec 18, 2025 2:00 PM
Christine Lagarde, President of the European Central Bank (ECB), explains the ECB's decision to leave key rates unchanged at the December policy meeting and responds to questions from the press.
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Key quotes
"Most measures of longer-term inflation expectations continue to stand at around 2%."
"Trade tensions have eased but volatile environment remains a risk."
"Outlook for inflation continues to be more uncertain than usual."
"Stronger Euro could bring down inflation."
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