Christine Lagarde announces early departure from ECB
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Christine Lagarde, European Central Bank
Eurozone
October 2026
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Christine Lagarde announced her early departure from the European Central Bank, effective February 2027. The ECB maintained the deposit rate at 2.5% amid rising inflation in the Eurozone. Lagarde's decision comes amidst economic challenges and criticism regarding her timing.
- Earlier version 110/29/2026, 5:01:17 PM
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