The following is an overview of recent comments made by European Central Bank Governing Council members. We include only comments made since the Governing Council meeting of 14 September, but earlier comments can still be seen in versions up to that of 11 September. Christine Lagarde (ECB): 15 September 2023 ‘I repeat, we have not decided, discussed or even pronounced cuts.’ 14 September 2023 ‘What we have decided is actually reflected in that key paragraph, which I have read twice because it is in the body of the text which was released to you earlier and also in the conclusion of the text. And it has caveats: ... (full story)