Changing of Lagarde
Changing of Lagarde  
Podcast: Reuters Morning Bid
Published On: Wed Feb 18 2026
Description: Christine Lagarde is reportedly considering an early exit as president of the European Central Bank. Meanwhile, Wall Street returns from its break with fresh anxiety about AI’s impact on Big Tech and future interest rates. Tonight’s Fed Minutes might offer a clue. Today’s recommended read: China isn’t importing any US LNG, but it's still in the game by Ron Bousso Subscribe to Mike Dolan's Morning Bid newsletter, and check out his columns on Reuters Open Interest Produced by Eliza Davis Beard, Ethan Plotkin, and Abisoye Adelusi Sound engineering and music by Sebastian and Josh Sommer Visit the Thomson Reuters Privacy Statement for information on our privacy and data protection practices. You may also visit megaphone.fm/adchoices to opt out of targeted advertising. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices