Is the European Central Bank (ECB) at a turning point? On Thursday, June 1, its president, Christine Lagarde, hinted for the first time that the sharp rise in interest rates might soon come to an end: "We are approaching our cruising altitude and we need to go up more gradually." You can share an article by clicking on the share icons at the top right of it. The total or partial reproduction of an article, without the prior written authorization of Le Monde, is strictly forbidden. For more information, see our Terms and Conditions. For all authorization requests, contact ... (full story)