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Lagarde's resignation starts the search for a new ECB president

30 October 2026 17:23 RaboResearch

President Lagarde’s resignation kicks off the official process of finding her replacement. The departure of three board members and recent bond market volatility increase the likelihood that a familiar face may return to the ECB. The market would judge the two frontrunners by their historical policy stance. Knot would be perceived as the more hawkish choice, while De Cos would initially be seen as more dovish.

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