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Christine Lagarde
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- 1ECB's Lagarde Says Higher Yields to Slow Growth and Inflation●ECB’s Lagarde Says Higher Yields to Slow Growth and Inflation
European Central Bank President Christine Lagarde said rising bond yields will weigh on economic growth and help curb inflation in the euro area. Her remarks add to debate over how much tighter financial conditions can do the ECB's work as policymakers weigh whether further interest rate increases are needed.
- 2Lagarde says measured ECB rate hikes remain appropriate●Measured ECB hikes to quell inflation remain appropriate, Lagarde says
European Central Bank President Christine Lagarde said that measured interest rate hikes to bring inflation back down remain appropriate. The comments signal the ECB intends to keep tightening policy in measured steps as it battles persistent eurozone price pressures, and traders are watching for further guidance on the pace of future increases.
- 3Lagarde persuaded Greece to drop Binance licensing plan▼EXCLUSIVE: How ECB’s Lagarde helped talk Greece out of licensing Binance
ECB President Christine Lagarde intervened to talk Greece out of granting Binance a licence, according to an AML Intelligence exclusive. The report suggests European officials pressed Athens against legitimising the crypto exchange, reflecting ongoing concern among regulators over Binance's compliance and anti-money-laundering record.