ECB Keeps Stimulus Unchanged in Lagarde’s Debut

The video discusses the European Central Bank's (ECB) current monetary policy, including maintaining negative interest rates and continuing bond purchases. It highlights the ECB's strategy review, focusing on long-term inflation targets and market expectations under Christine Lagarde's leadership. The discussion also speculates on future policy directions and Lagarde's potential alignment with previous ECB policies.

What is the current main refinancing rate set by the ECB?

• 1.5%

• 0%

• 0.5%

• 1%

How much is the ECB planning to spend on bond buying each month?

• €10 billion

• €20 billion

• €30 billion

• €40 billion

What is the ECB's inflation goal?

• 1%

• 2.5%

• 1.5%

• 2%

What is a key focus of the ECB's strategy review?

• Currency exchange rates

• Bond buying program

• Interest rate hikes

• Long-term inflation target

What is a major question regarding Christine Lagarde's leadership?

• Will she increase bond buying?

• Will she follow Mario Draghi's policies?

• Will she change the inflation target?

• Will she lower interest rates?