European Central Bank (ECB) policymakers, including Francois Villeroy de Galhau and Martins Kazaks, are considering lowering interest rates to combat inflation and boost economic growth. Economists have upgraded Singapore's 2024 growth forecast due to better-than-expected external growth. Fitch Ratings predicts a global growth improvement but notes persistent inflation concerns. ECB is undergoing operational framework changes to adjust to economic conditions.