The euro will continue to feature solidly in currency reserves says IMF's Lagarde

IMF MD Lagarde up to the rostrum 17 June 2016. Reuters reporting

Says Lagarde:

" I guarantee the euro will continue to have a solid space of range in currency reserves"

• nostalgic utopia of the past is a serious danger in Europe
• time to confront negative vision on Europe

Lagarde very much on the European front foot although whether she has the mandate to "guarantee" is debatable.

Lagarde - Thumbs up for the mighty Euro