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Lagarde comments at ECB press conference
The European Central Bank cut interest rates on Thursday and kept the door open to further policy easing as concerns over lacklustre economic growth supersede worries about persistent inflation. Following are highlights of ECB President Christine Lagarde's comments at a news conference after the policy meeting.
Lagarde Says Confident Bitcoin Won't Enter ECB Reserves
On Bitcoin, Lagarde’s Czech counterpart Ales Michl yesterday said that his institution will assess whether to hold part of its foreign reserves in Bitcoin. In the US, President Trump has backed the idea of a strategic national Bitcoin reserve.
ECB’s Lagarde rules out Bitcoin for central bank reserves
ECB President Christine Lagarde ruled out Bitcoin as a reserve asset for the eurozone’s central banks, citing concerns over liquidity, security, and regulatory risks.
ECB's Lagarde slaps down Czech proposal for bitcoin reserves
European Central Bank President Christine Lagarde slapped down on Thursday a suggestion by her Czech colleague Ales Michl to include bitcoin among his country's official reserves.
ECB President Lagarde Dismisses Bitcoin as Reserve Asset for Member States
Despite Bitcoin’s growing adoption, ECB President Christine Lagarde signaled Thursday that member states are unlikely to follow suit.
ECB To Cut Rates Again As Lagarde Sees Disinflation "Well On Track"
The European Central Bank lowered its interest rates for a fourth policy session in a row on Thursday and is likely to opt for more
ECB Press Conference: Lagarde comments on outlook after cutting key rates by 25 bps
Against this backdrop, the ECB’s communication in the policy statement and President Lagarde’s comments will hold the key to determining the scope and timing of the next rate cuts as the Bank battles concerns over economic growth and potential tariffs by United States (US) President Donald Trump’s administration.
ECB cuts interest rates again, says they want nothing to do with Bitcoin
On Jan. 30, the European Central Bank (ECB) decided to cut its three key interest rates by 25 basis points. This brings the deposit facility rate to 2.75%,
Lagarde hints at further ECB rate cuts, rules out Bitcoin reserves
The ECB cut rates by 25bps to 2.75%, with Lagarde signalling further easing if inflation declines. Growth risks persist amid weak confidence and geopolitical tensions. She ruled out Bitcoin as a reserve asset,
ECB’s Lagarde Says Bulgaria Convergence Process Is Well Advanced
European Central Bank President Christine Lagarde said Bulgaria is “well advanced” in the process of meeting the criteria for ...
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ECB selects new banknote designs, with images from Beethoven to Curie
The European Central Bank (ECB) has made a preliminary selection of designs intended for the planned new euro banknotes, ...
ECB's Lagarde warns over cost of losing independence
Central bank independence is being challenged in parts of the world and greater political influence could undermined banks' ...
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Bitcoin Price Prediction As ECB President Says BTC Will Not Enter Reserves And This Crypto Wallet Token ICO Charges Towards $9 Million
The Bitcoin price posted a slight loss after the ECB President said BTC will not enter the bank’s reserves and this ICO heads ...
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Why the ECB’s Lagarde is looking out the window but could soon be rushing for the door
During the press conference, ECB President Christine Lagarde indicated that the central bank's macro assessment had hardly ...
Lagarde's statement after ECB policy meeting
Following is the text of European Central Bank President Christine Lagarde's statement after the bank's policy meeting on Thursday: ...
ECB decision: Interest rates cut to nearly two-year low
The ECB’s deposit rate was cut to 2.75% from 3%, the lowest in nearly two years. The ECB said the move was “based on its ...
EUR/GBP moves above 0.8400 ahead of ECB Lagarde’s speech
EUR/USD edges lower to near 1.0450 in the early European session on Monday. The US Dollar extends recovery amid risk aversion, weighing on the pair. ECB rate cut expectations also continue to ...