Christine Lagarde: “This was a decision based on what we saw in front of us.”

I see signs that the attraction of the dollar is slightly eroded.

We have not debated at all any kind of future path. Markets do what they have to do and we do what we have to do – which is to provide price stability.

We believe inflation will be longer lasting than we had anticipated.

My duty is to accomplish the mission, price stability, and for the moment that is what guides my action.