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2026-10-31 12:00:24
[Lagarde Calls Herself a "Hawk" on Monetary Policy] ⑴ In an interview, European Central Bank President Christine Lagarde described herself as a "hawk" when discussing her monetary policy stance. ⑵ Lagarde stated that during her seven years in the position, she has observed that colleagues and friends hold either "hawkish" or "dovish" positions, and some have shifted from "dovish" to "leaning hawkish" or vice versa. This indicates that people respond to constantly changing situations based on their own judgment and monetary policy theory, and that people's willingness to adjust their views and revise their analyses is a good thing and a positive sign. ⑶ She stated that she remains a "hawk" because, in her view, her responsibility is to closely monitor all kinds of information, listen to all opinions, and hope that all decisions are based on analysis, judgment, debate, and full discussion within the Governing Council. This way, the final consensus can be maximized, and all members can share the corresponding responsibility.
