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ECB's Lagarde warns inflation risks persist as energy and AI trends diverge
ECB President Christine Lagarde highlighted persistent inflation risks driven by opposing forces of an energy shock and AI trends, signalling continued monetary tightening to prevent inflation escalation while noting no immediate changes to US tariffs.
◆ ◆ The Wire takeaway
You face higher costs from inflation control despite AI easing some pressures. Prepare for ongoing tightening and maintain focus on cost management as this creates funding strain.
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