Economists Expect Lagarde to Exit Early, Handing ECB Job to Knot

Christine Lagarde is expected to leave the European Central Bank before her term ends, paving the way for Klaas Knot to succeed her as president, according to a Bloomberg survey of economists.

More than half of respondents expect the Frenchwoman to step down this year. Less than 30% predicts she’ll see out her eight-year term, which ends next October.