ECB President Lagarde steps down in order to speak out

European Central Bank President Christine Lagarde will step down from her post several months early, in order to have more “freedom to engage on matters that are not monetary policy.” The comments will fuel speculation about her future plans, ahead of a presidential election in her native France. The resignation also sparks a succession race, as Europe faces a turbulent fiscal future. Also in the show – oil giant TotalEnergies reports record profits as the EU warns on household energy bills.