Lagarde Says ECB Debated Options Including Rate Hike
European Central Bank President Christine Lagarde says the euro-area economy is "certainly moving away" from the ECB's baseline scenario, and that policymakers discussed options including a possible rate hike during meetings in Frankfurt.
She made the comments at a news conference after officials left the deposit rate at 2%, where it’s been since June 2025. (Source: Bloomberg)
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