Schnabel's hawkish comments and potential to lead ECB boosted the euro, which would pressure the dollar index in the short term.
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She is comfortable with bets on a coming rate hike in Europe.
Her hawkish stance signals a potential end to the easing cycle, leading markets to price in higher future rates, pushing yields up.
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Introduces ECB's Isabel Schnabel comments: comfortable with bets on a coming rate hike and ready to succeed Christine Lagarde if asked.
Anna Edwards
Highlights Schnabel's comment that the next move could be a hike, implying the rate-cutting cycle may have reached a floor.
Guy Johnson
Notes Schnabel is historically hawkish. Market reaction to a more hawkish ECB head could push the euro higher, but move so far is slight.