Christine Lagarde leaves door open to early ECB exit, as she mulls French politics

ECB President Christine Lagarde said she has not ruled out an early end to her term while considering a move into French politics. The potential leadership transition adds uncertainty around future ECB decision-making, which could weigh on rate expectations and EUR sentiment as markets price in governance continuity risk.

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ECB President Christine Lagarde said she has not ruled out an early end to her term while considering a move into French politics. The potential leadership transition adds uncertainty around future ECB decision-making, which could weigh on rate expectations and EUR sentiment as markets price in governance continuity risk.