[Lagarde: Long-term inflation expectations remain aligned with target levels] Jin10 News, May 22 – European Central Bank President Christine Lagarde emphasized that despite the growing impact of the Iran war, long-term inflation expectations remain broadly aligned with the 2% target level. Speaking to reporters after the Eurozone finance ministers' meeting in Nicosia, she stated: 'Although the energy crisis is driving up inflation and putting pressure on the economy, long-term inflation expectations have generally remained stable.' She added: 'The extent to which this war impacts medium-term inflation and economic activity will depend on the intensity and duration of the energy price shock, as well as the scale of its indirect effects.'