Central bank chiefs, including European Central Bank President Christine Lagarde, have shown skepticism towards aggressive interest rate reductions. This cautious approach contrasts with market traders, who are repositioning in anticipation of such changes. Lagarde’s recent communication to Bloomberg News hinted at a potential ECB rate cut during the European summer, depending on economic data and […]
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