The European Central Bank left interest rates unchanged on Thursday and offered a modestly upbeat assessment of the euro zone economy, raising doubts among investors about further policy easing even while U.

Inflation is “more uncertain than usual due to trade tensions,’’ Lagarde said at a press conference following the ECB meeting. Related: Former Fed Chair sends stern message

Policymakers at the eurozone's central bank have opted to put its series of interest rate cuts on hold, keeping the key rate figure at 2%. It comes amid tariff tensions with the Trump administration.