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ECB won't be 'paralysed' by energy shock, Lagarde vows

ECB chief Christine Lagarde said policymakers have multiple options to respond to the energy shock linked to the Middle East war and would not be "paralysed by hesitation."

Published Mar 25, 2026, 5:36 AM EDT | WFMZZ

European Central Bank President Christine Lagarde said Wednesday the ECB has several options for dealing with the energy shock tied to the Middle East war. She pledged that policymakers would not be "paralysed by hesitation" in taking action.