Christine Lagarde, President of the European Central Bank (ECB), announced a 25 basis points cut in the benchmark interest rate during the October policy meeting. Key points from her press conference highlighted concerns about weak economic activity, slow investment growth, and a resilient labor market. Lagarde noted that inflation is expected to reach target levels by 2025, but risks to growth and inflation remain. The ECB plans to maintain a data-dependent approach to its monetary policy, with ongoing evaluations of economic indicators influencing future rate decisions. Market reactions showed little immediate change in the EUR/USD exchange rate following the announcement.

Christine Lagarde, President of the European Central Bank (ECB), announced a 25 basis points cut in the benchmark interest rate during the October policy meeting. Key points from her press conference highlighted concerns about weak economic activity, slow investment growth, and a resilient labor market. Lagarde noted that inflation is expected to reach target levels by 2025, but risks to growth and inflation remain. The ECB plans to maintain a data-dependent approach to its monetary policy, with ongoing evaluations of economic indicators influencing future rate decisions. Market reactions showed little immediate change in the EUR/USD exchange rate following the announcement.