European Central Bank Warns of Rising Volatility Amid Inflation Uncertainty

European Central Bank Warns of Rising Volatility Amid Inflation Uncertainty

On July 1, 2025, the Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette reported remarks from European Central Bank (ECB) President Christine Lagarde, who cautioned that inflation has become more unpredictable due to global shocks like the COVID-19 pandemic and Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. Speaking at the ECB’s annual conference in Sintra, Portugal, Lagarde highlighted the need for policymakers to … Read more

Euro-Area Economy Needs More ECB Stimulus, Centeno Tells Stampa

Euro-Area Economy Needs More ECB Stimulus, Centeno Tells Stampa

Mario Centeno, a European Central Bank (ECB) Governing Council member and outgoing Bank of Portugal governor, stated in a June 22, 2025, interview with Italy’s La Stampa that the euro-area economy remains weak and requires “further stimulus” from the ECB to achieve stable 2% inflation. Despite eight interest rate cuts in the past year, Centeno … Read more