Commentary

Christine Lagarde: When it matters most - upholding independence in challenging times

Speech by Ms Christine Lagarde, President of the European Central Bank, at the 28th meeting of Francophone Central Bank Governors, Phnom Penh, Cambodia, 28 May 2026.

Fabio Panetta: Overview of economic and financial developments in Italy

Concluding remarks by Mr Fabio Panetta, Governor of the Bank of Italy, at a meeting for the presentation of the Annual Report 2025 – 132nd Financial Year, Rome, 29 May 2026.

ECB policymaker Elderson says prolonged war increases likelihood of second-round effects

Longer war increases likelihood of second-round effects I don't see second-round effects yet The balance of risks has clearly deteriorated ECB's Elderson warned that a prolonged conflict in the Middle East increases the risk that today's energy-driven inflation shock evolves into

The US Blockade of Iran after Six Weeks

Much of the commentary on the US blockade says it's failed, but that's total nonsense

ECBs Lane:Monetary policy decisions will continue to be made on a meeting-by-meeting basis

ECBs Lane gave a speech at a Dinner event. Below are the main commentary on the Economy/Policy. Supply-driven energy shocks hurt euro area growth: Lane said oil-price increases caused by supply disruptions — especially geopolitical events — tend to lower euro area GDP growth by a

Taking Stock of the US Blockade

There's endless commentary that the blockade has failed, but that's total nonsense