LONDON (Reuters) – The European Central Bank said on Thursday it would end asset purchases in the third quarter, as soaring inflation outweighed concerns about Russia’s invasion of Ukraine for now. The move surprised some investors who had expected the ECB to keep options open until there was more clarity about the impact of the war on the economy. But President Christine Lagarde said rates would not rise until some time after bond buying ends. HIGHLIGHTS-Lagarde comments at press conference Euro zone bond yields jump, euro cedes gains Here are some comments from analysts and investors: PIET C…