Lagarde’s ECB interview published in Japan’s Yomiuri Shimbun

On 7 November 2026, the European Central Bank posted an interview given by President Christine Lagarde to Japan’s daily newspaper Yomiuri Shimbun. In the conversation, Lagarde outlined the ECB’s current strategic outlook, stressed the importance of maintaining price stability, and highlighted the bank’s readiness to adjust its monetary stance in response to evolving economic data. The interview was published on the ECB’s official website and is accompanied by a transcript in English. The interview comes at a time when the euro area is navigating the aftermath of recent energy price shocks and a gradual slowdown in growth. Within the broader EU framework, the ECB’s communication plays a central role in aligning monetary policy with the European Commission’s fiscal plans and the EU’s Green Deal objectives. By addressing Japanese readers, the ECB also reinforces the EU‑Japan economic dialogue, which has grown richer through the recent strategic partnership on financial stability and digital finance. For markets and policymakers, Lagarde’s remarks provide early signals ahead of the Governing Council meeting scheduled for 21‑22 November 2026, where the ECB is expected to decide on interest‑rate levels and the pace of asset‑purchase tapering. Analysts will watch for any indication of a shift in the inflation outlook, while businesses anticipate guidance on credit conditions across the single market. The interview therefore serves as a reference point for stakeholders preparing for the coming policy decision and its cross‑border ramifications.

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