Economics

Lagarde Says 2022 Hike Unlikely But ECB Will Act If Needed

  • Inflation still seen as ‘hump’ that will ease next year
  • Pandemic purchase program is expected to end in March
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European Central Bank President Christine Lagarde called the prospect of an interest-rate increase next year unlikely, but said she’d quickly take action to combat elevated inflation should it become necessary.