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European Central Bank head resigns, allowing search for successor to begin before French election
Christine Lagarde’s early resignation from the European Central Bank triggers a high-stakes succession race.
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European Central Bank keeps key interest rate on hold at 2.5%
The European Central Bank maintains its key interest rate at 2.5 percent amid rising economic challenges and leadership transition reports.
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ECB President Christine Lagarde to step down in February 2027
ECB President Christine Lagarde announces plans to step down from her leadership role in February 2027.
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Christine Lagarde to Step Down as Chief of European Central Bank
Christine Lagarde is scheduled to leave her position as head of the European Central Bank nine months ahead of schedule.
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Christine Lagarde to Step Down as Chief of European Central Bank
Christine Lagarde will step down early as president of the European Central Bank in February, sparking wide international news coverage.
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EXCLUSIVE: WEF could appoint Lagarde as early as November, sources say
Reporting indicates Christine Lagarde could leave the European Central Bank early for a potential World Economic Forum chair role.
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ECB staff raise stability concerns about rumours of Lagarde's early departure
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ECB prepares for ‘longer-lasting’ inflation as it lifts interest rates to 2.5%
ECB raises interest rates to 2.5 percent as leadership prepares for persistent inflationary pressures.
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An ECB rate hike is ‘all but certain’
The European Central Bank has raised interest rates by 25 basis points to combat inflation fears fueled by rising oil prices.