ECB’s Lagarde: The fight against inflation is not over
Source Fxstreet
Apr 17, 2024 18:24
European Central Bank’s President Christine Lagarde speaks in Washington, DC.
Key Quotes
Growth in Europe is mediocre, much slower than in the US
We’re clearly seeing timid signs of recovery
The game (of fighting inflation) is not over
Market Reaction
A firmer upside momentum now lifts EUR/USD to the area of daily highs near 1.0680.
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