Economics
Lagarde Pinpoints June as Moment for Clarity on ECB Pullback
- ECB to decide at next meeting on QE end, paving way for hikes
- Officials have recommitted to end bond-buying in third quarter
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European Central Bank President Christine Lagarde signaled officials’ next meeting in June will start the clock ticking toward interest-rate hikes as they determine an exact end to asset purchases to combat growing inflation risks.