Daily Market Updates: The politics of President Lagarde's European Central Bank early exit , and who could replace her

S&P 5007,722.60▲0.6% Nasdaq26,477.81▲1.2% Dow52,377.57▲0.0% Russell 2K2,818.87▲1.2% 10-Yr4.99%+1bp VIX17.52−0.87 WTI$100.46▼1.3% Gold$4,079.60▲1.0% EUR/USD1.113▼0.4% BTC$80,871▼0.5% Nikkei64,131▲3.1%

At close · Wed, Oct 28, 2026

Global Markets

Home›Global Markets›North America›The politics of President Lagarde's European Central B…

The politics of President Lagarde's European Central Bank early exit , and who could replace her

Reported · Written up by our desk · North America

European Central Bank President Christine Lagarde will step down on Feb. 7 next year, she announced Thursday.

← Newer storyVisa's Toll Booth Keeps Collecting, But the Price Is Rising Older story →Euro remains under pressure against British Pound as ECB holds rates…

More like this

Global MarketsJio Platforms first Q2 results after bumper listing: check date; Reliance firm’s earnings in focus; key numbers to watch

Global Markets‘Why has the Chancellor left the wealthiest untouched?’ – our money and economics writers answered your questions

Global MarketsQ2 October dividend champions: Infosys, Colgate, HUL, CPCL, Coal India | Big payouts - amount, record date

Global MarketsHong Kong’s John Lee apologises for Tai Po fire, unveils reforms as housing chief resigns

Global MarketsU.S. GDP Increased 3.4% in Third Quarter

Sources

CNBC WorldThe politics of President Lagarde's European Central Bank early exit , and who could replace her

CNBC EconomyThe politics of President Lagarde's European Central Bank early exit , and who could replace her

Get the close, explained.

One email every trading day: what moved, why it moved, and what's on deck tomorrow. Read in 3 minutes.

Free. Unsubscribe anytime.