Christine Lagarde
Latest ECB rate hike was a ‘close call’, say minutes
A group of officials argued incoming data did not support higher rates
PEPP to become ECB’s weapon of choice
Facing high but falling inflation, the governing council is expected to hold rates
Joachim Nagel on the ECB’s terminal rate, fiscal policy, model relevance and the digital euro
The Deutsche Bundesbank president speaks about compromise on the Governing Council, rolling back PEPP, the need to implement Basel III and the chances of a revised Stability and Growth Pact
ECB raises rates to all-time high of 4%
Lagarde says “solid majority” supported raise but says some members opposed it
Jackson Hole in the wake of policy rules
Symposium heralds a shift to relying on incoming data and judgement, rather than rules or even formal models, to hit inflation targets, writes Barry Eichengreen
Lagarde envisions new model for world of ‘shifts and breaks’
ECB chief predicts bigger supply shocks and relative price swings in future
ECB: from a supply to a demand-driven floor?
Eurozone’s central bank expected formally to abandon corridor in forthcoming operational framework review
ECB raises rates again but Lagarde says pause is possible
Eurozone banks to receive zero interest on minimum reserves
ECB approaching end of tightening cycle, analysts say
Divisions on governing council are creating communications challenge
ECB’s monetary policy is taking effect rapidly, says Lane
But chief economist warns tighter financing conditions could cause eurozone contraction
Book notes: O Governador, by Luis Rosa
Documents Carlos Costa’s clashes with Portugal’s elite during the eurozone sovereign debt and banking crisis
Should the ECB disclose governing council members’ votes?
Some former officials argue it would reduce leaks and conflicting statements, while other stress the current system allows better policy debates
Cracks open in ECB’s governing council
Italian governor warns against excessive tightening as Bundesbank president insists rates must be higher
Italian and Portuguese leaders criticise ECB policy
Right-wing Meloni and centre-left Costa both sound warning notes on rates
Riksbank raises rates and signals further tightening
Swedish central bank accelerates government bond sales and is looking to hedge currency risk
Policy has not been tight long enough – governors
Hot labour markets boost wages and core inflation, making inflation persistent
ECB ‘cannot declare victory yet’ over inflation – Lagarde
President stresses rates will need to be higher for longer to defeat persistent inflation
Higher or longer? That is the ECB’s question
Speeches by Bundesbank president and Banque de France governor stake out divergent positions on ECB governing council
ECB raises rates again and signals more tightening
Tight labour market and core inflation surprises have driven forecasts higher, Lagarde says
ECB enters new phase in fight against inflation
Central bank faces stronger trade-offs as economy weakens and it approaches terminal rate
Lagarde warns against excessive tightening
Eurozone inflation declined sharply in May from 7% to 6.1% and core inflation declined to 5.3%
Governors weigh trade-offs between inflation and financial stability
Officials stress central bank independence is key to addressing these risks
ECB to review staff wages after union protest
Central bank will formally review pay after works council rejects below-inflation rise
ECB slows down tightening with 25bp rate increase
Lagarde insists the governing council is “not pausing” its tightening cycle