Economics
Lagarde Vows Nimble ECB Policy as July Hike Plan Proceeds
- ECB president gives speech at annual retreat in Portugal
- Meeting takes place amid fears over euro-zone debt, recession
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European Central Bank President Christine Lagarde affirmed plans for an initial quarter-point increase in interest rates in July but said policy makers are ready to step up action to tackle record inflation if warranted.