ECB President Lagarde to Speak After Record Rate Hike to Curb Inflation

ECB President Christine Lagarde speaking after rate decision today
Stream scheduled to start at 845 am ET
Lagarde press conference follows ECB's latest monetary policy decision
ECB hiked interest rates to record level to tackle inflation
Rate hikes aimed at curbing inflation over supporting weakening economy

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