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Central BanksUpdated×2•Originally published 29 June 2026•Updated 30 June 2026•
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Lagarde: Back to basics in uncertain environment

Portrait of Christine Lagarde against an orange background with ECB logo, a compass, and a 20 Euro note.

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1Christine Lagarde, President of the ECB, delivered a speech titled 'Back to basics in an uncertain environment'.

At a time of rising global economic uncertainty, ECB President Christine Lagarde returned to fundamental principles in a speech titled 'Back to basics in an uncertain environment.' She emphasized the importance of central banks adhering to traditional monetary policy priorities amid headwinds from inflation and slowing growth.

The speech comes as eurozone data showed mixed economic signals, according to market data. Germany's Ifo Business Climate index stood at 85.6 in June, while German consumer confidence fell to -29.2. In France, business confidence improved to 100. Investors are watching ECB officials' remarks for clues on the interest rate path, with expectations of continued market volatility.

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    Update: In further remarks, Lagarde stressed that Europe's economic resilience gives the central bank greater room to adjust interest rates as needed. The comments come as investors watch for any signs on the monetary policy path, amid mixed growth and inflation data in the eurozone.