European equity markets climbed on Wednesday after tentatively breaking their losing streak at the end of Tuesday's session.
The pan-European Stoxx 600 was up 0.5% in early trade, with construction and material stocks adding 1% to lead gains as all sectors and major bourses advanced.
Speaking Tuesday, European Central Bank President Christine Lagarde said inflation was still too high in the euro area and it was too soon to "declare victory" on sticky high prices.
ECB Governing Council member Mārtiņš Kazāks told CNBC that markets were mistaken in thinking rates will fall quickly and said he believed "next year is way too early" to think about cuts.
He said loosened monetary policy should not come until inflation is "significantly and persistently" below the 2% target.
Persons:
Christine Lagarde, Mārtiņš Kazāks
Organizations:
European Central Bank, ECB, CNBC
Locations:
Germany, Spain, U.S, Asia, Pacific, Australia, China