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Eurozone Inflation Hits 2-1/2-Year High
Eurozone consumer price inflation reached 3.2% in May 2026, up from 3.0% in April and matching market expectations, according to preliminary data. This marks the highest rate since September 2023, staying significantly above the European Central Bank’s 2.0% target. Energy costs surged 10.9%, the steepest rise since February 2023, fueled by supply constraints tied to the Middle East conflict. Prices also accelerated for services (3.5% vs. 3.0% in April) and non-energy industrial goods (0.9% vs. 0.8%), while inflation for food, alcohol, and tobacco eased (2.0% vs. 2.4%). The core rate, excluding energy and food, climbed to 2.5% from 2.2%, suggesting broadening price pressures beyond energy. Among major Eurozone economies, inflation picked up in Spain (3.6% vs. 3.5%), the Netherlands (3.4% vs. 2.5%), Italy (3.3% vs. 2.8%), and France (2.8% vs. 2.5%), but slowed in Germany (2.7% vs. 2.9%).
Published on 2026-06-02

Eurozone Inflation Rises to 3.2% in May
Eurozone consumer price inflation reached 3.2% in May 2026, up from 3.0% in April and matching market expectations, according to preliminary data. This marks the highest rate since September 2023, staying significantly above the European Central Bank’s 2.0% target. Energy costs surged 10.9%, the steepest rise since February 2023, fueled by supply constraints tied to the Middle East conflict. Prices also accelerated for services (3.5% vs. 3.0% in April) and non-energy industrial goods (0.9% vs. 0.8%), while inflation for food, alcohol, and tobacco eased (2.0% vs. 2.4%). The core rate, excluding energy and food, climbed to 2.5% from 2.2%, suggesting broadening price pressures beyond energy. Among major Eurozone economies, inflation picked up in Spain (3.6% vs. 3.5%), the Netherlands (3.4% vs. 2.5%), Italy (3.3% vs. 2.8%), and France (2.8% vs. 2.5%), but slowed in Germany (2.7% vs. 2.9%).
Published on 2026-06-02

Eurozone Inflation Confirmed at Highest Since 2023
The Euro Area’s annual inflation rate was confirmed at 3.0% in April 2026, the highest since September 2023 and significantly above the European Central Bank’s 2.0% target. Energy prices surged 10.8%, the sharpest increase since February 2023, driven by Middle East conflict-related supply constraints. Inflation also picked up for non-energy industrial goods (0.8% vs. 0.5% in March) and unprocessed food (4.6% vs. 4.2%). Meanwhile, price growth slowed for services (3.0% vs. 3.3%) and processed food, alcohol, and tobacco (1.6% vs. 1.7%). The core rate, excluding energy, food, alcohol, and tobacco, eased to 2.2% from 2.3%. Among the Eurozone’s major economies, inflation accelerated in Germany (2.9% vs. 2.8%), France (2.5% vs. 2.0%), Italy (2.8% vs. 1.6%), and Spain (3.5% vs. 3.4%), but moderated in the Netherlands (2.5% vs. 2.6%).
Published on 2026-05-20

Euro Area Inflation Rate Soars to 2023 High
Euro area annual inflation climbed to 3% in April 2026, the highest since September 2023, up from 2.6% in March and slightly above market expectations of 2.9%, according to a preliminary estimate. Energy costs soared 10.9%, the most since February 2023, driven by the Middle East conflict. Also, prices rose faster for non-energy industrial goods (0.8% vs 0.5%), and food, alcohol, and tobacco (2.5% vs 2.4%). On the other hand, services inflation slowed to 3.0%, from 3.2%. The core rate, excluding volatile energy, also cooled to 2.2% from 2.3%. Among the Eurozone’s largest economies, inflation accelerated in Germany (2.9% vs 2.8%), France (2.5% vs 2%), Italy (2.9% vs 1.6%) and Spain (3.5% vs 2.4%).
Published on 2026-04-30

Euro Area Inflation Rate Soars to 2023 High
Euro area annual inflation climbed to 3% in April 2026, the highest since September 2023, up from 2.6% in March and slightly above market expectations of 2.9%, according to a preliminary estimate. Energy costs soared 10.9%, the most since February 2023, driven by the Middle East conflict. Also, prices rose faster for non-energy industrial goods (0.8% vs 0.5%), and food, alcohol, and tobacco (2.5% vs 2.4%). On the other hand, services inflation slowed to 3.0%, from 3.2%. The core rate, excluding volatile energy, also cooled to 2.2% from 2.3%. Among the Eurozone’s largest economies, inflation accelerated in Germany (2.9% vs 2.8%), France (2.5% vs 2%), Italy (2.9% vs 1.6%) and Spain (3.5% vs 2.4%).
Published on 2026-04-30

Euro Area Inflation Rate Soars to 2023 High
Euro area annual inflation climbed to 3% in April 2026, up from 2.6% in March and slightly above market expectations of 2.9%, according to a preliminary estimate. This marked the highest rate since September 2023, pushing inflation above the ECB’s 2% target as energy costs soared 10.9% driven by the Middle East conflict.
Published on 2026-04-30

Euro Area Inflation Rate Soars to 2023 High
Euro area annual inflation climbed to 3% in April 2026, up from 2.6% in March and slightly above market expectations of 2.9%, according to a preliminary estimate. This marked the highest rate since September 2023, pushing inflation above the ECB’s 2% target as energy costs soared 10.9% driven by the Middle East conflict. Also, prices rose faster for non-energy industrial goods (0.8% vs 0.5%), and food, alcohol, and tobacco (2.5% vs 2.4%). On the other hand, services inflation slowed to 3.0%, from 3.2%. The core rate, excluding volatile energy, also cooled to 2.2% from 2.3%. Among the Eurozone’s largest economies, inflation accelerated in Germany (2.9% vs 2.8%), France (2.5% vs 2%), Italy (2.9% vs 1.6%) and Spain (3.5% vs 2.4%).
Published on 2026-04-30

Euro Area Inflation Rate Jumps More than Estimated
The Euro Area’s annual inflation rate was revised higher to 2.6% in March 2026, the highest level since July 2024, up from a preliminary estimate of 2.5% and accelerating from 1.9% in February. The increase was largely driven by energy, with prices rising 5.1%, the first annual gain in nearly a year and the strongest since February 2023, compared to the initial estimate of 4.9%, as the conflict with Iran pushed oil prices sharply higher.
Published on 2026-04-16

Euro Area Inflation Rate Jumps More than Estimated
The Euro Area’s annual inflation rate was revised higher to 2.6% in March 2026, the highest level since July 2024, up from a preliminary estimate of 2.5% and accelerating from 1.9% in February. The increase was largely driven by energy, with prices rising 5.1%, the first annual gain in nearly a year and the strongest since February 2023, compared to the initial estimate of 4.9%, as the conflict with Iran pushed oil prices sharply higher. On the other hand, a slowdown was seen in inflation for services (3.2% vs 3.4%), non-energy industrial goods (0.5% vs 0.7%) and food, alcohol and tobacco (2.4% vs 2.5%). Annual core inflation also edged lower to 2.3% from 2.4%, matching the initial estimate. Compared to the previous month, the CPI jumped 1.3%, the most since October 2022. Considering the bloc's largest economies, inflation rose in Germany (2.8% vs 2%), France (2% vs 1.1%), Italy (1.6% vs 1.5%), Spain (3.4% vs 2.5%) and Netherlands (2.6% vs 2.3%).
Published on 2026-04-16

Euro Area Inflation Rate Jumps More than Estimated
The Euro Area’s annual inflation rate was revised higher to 2.6% in March 2026, the highest level since July 2024, up from a preliminary estimate of 2.5% and accelerating from 1.9% in February. The increase was largely driven by energy, with prices rising 5.1%, the first annual gain in nearly a year and the strongest since February 2023, compared to the initial estimate of 4.9%, as the conflict with Iran pushed oil prices sharply higher. On the other hand, a slowdown was seen in inflation for services (3.2% vs 3.4%), non-energy industrial goods (0.5% vs 0.7%) and food, alcohol and tobacco (2.4% vs 2.5%). Annual core inflation also edged lower to 2.3% from 2.4%, matching the initial estimate. Compared to the previous month, the CPI jumped 1.3%, the most since October 2022. Considering the bloc's largest economies, inflation rose in Germany (2.8% vs 2%), France (2% vs 1.1%), Italy (1.6% vs 1.5%), Spain (3.4% vs 2.5%) and Netherlands (2.6% vs 2.3%).
Published on 2026-04-16

Euro Area Inflation Rate Jumps More than Estimated
The Euro Area’s annual inflation rate was revised higher to 2.6% in March 2026, the highest level since July 2024, up from a preliminary estimate of 2.5% and accelerating from 1.9% in February. The increase was largely driven by energy, with prices rising 5.1%, the first annual gain in nearly a year and the strongest since February 2023, compared to the initial estimate of 4.9%, as the conflict with Iran pushed oil prices sharply higher. On the other hand, a slowdown was seen in inflation for services (3.2% vs 3.4%), non-energy industrial goods (0.5% vs 0.7%) and food, alcohol and tobacco (2.4% vs 2.5%).
Published on 2026-04-16

Eurozone Inflation Surges in March on Middle East Energy Shock
Euro area annual inflation climbed to 2.5% in March 2026, up from 1.9% in February and slightly below market expectations of 2.6%, according to a preliminary estimate. This marked the highest rate since January 2025, pushing inflation above the ECB’s 2% target as energy costs soared 4.9%, the first annual increase in nearly a year and the sharpest since February 2023, driven by the Middle East conflict. Meanwhile, price pressures eased in other sectors: services inflation slowed to 3.2% (from 3.4%), non-energy industrial goods fell to 0.5% (from 0.7%), and food, alcohol, and tobacco dipped to 2.4% (from 2.5%). The core rate, excluding volatile energy, also cooled to 2.3% from 2.4%. Among the Eurozone’s largest economies, inflation accelerated sharply in Germany (2.8% vs. 2.0%), France (1.9% vs. 1.1%), Spain (3.3% vs. 2.5%), and the Netherlands (2.6% vs. 2.3%), while Italy's rate remained stable at 1.5%.
Published on 2026-03-31

Eurozone Inflation Surges in March on Middle East Energy Shock
Euro area annual inflation climbed to 2.5% in March 2026, up from 1.9% in February and slightly below market expectations of 2.6%, according to a preliminary estimate. This marked the highest rate since January 2025, pushing inflation above the ECB’s 2% target as energy costs soared 4.9%, the first annual increase in nearly a year and the sharpest since February 2023, driven by the Middle East conflict. Meanwhile, price pressures eased in other sectors: services inflation slowed to 3.2% (from 3.4%), non-energy industrial goods fell to 0.5% (from 0.7%), and food, alcohol, and tobacco dipped to 2.4% (from 2.5%). The core rate, excluding volatile energy, also cooled to 2.3% from 2.4%.
Published on 2026-03-31

Eurozone Inflation Surges in March on Energy Shock
Euro area annual inflation climbed to 2.5% in March 2026, up from 1.9% in February and slightly below market expectations of 2.6%, according to a preliminary estimate. This marked the highest rate since January 2025, pushing inflation above the ECB’s 2% target as energy costs soared 4.9%, the first annual increase in nearly a year and the sharpest since February 2023, driven by the Middle East conflict. Meanwhile, price pressures eased in other sectors: services inflation slowed to 3.2% (from 3.4%), non-energy industrial goods fell to 0.5% (from 0.7%), and food, alcohol, and tobacco dipped to 2.4% (from 2.5%). The core rate, excluding volatile energy, also cooled to 2.3% from 2.4%. Among the Eurozone’s largest economies, inflation accelerated sharply in Germany (2.8% vs. 2.0%), France (1.9% vs. 1.1%), Spain (3.3% vs. 2.5%), and the Netherlands (2.6% vs. 2.3%), while Italy's rate remained stable at 1.5%.
Published on 2026-03-31

Eurozone February Inflation Rate Confirmed at 1.9%
The Eurozone’s annual inflation rate was confirmed at 1.9% in February 2026, up from January’s 16-month low of 1.7%, driven by a notable acceleration in services inflation, which climbed to 3.4% from 3.2%, and a pickup in non-energy industrial goods inflation, rising to 0.7% from 0.4%. Meanwhile, food, alcohol, and tobacco inflation edged down slightly to 2.5% from 2.6%, while energy prices continued to decline, though at a slower pace, falling 3.1% compared to January’s 4.0% drop. Core inflation, which excludes volatile energy, food, alcohol, and tobacco prices, increased to 2.4%, rebounding from January’s more than four-year low of 2.2%. Among the bloc’s largest economies, the Harmonised Index of Consumer Prices accelerated in France (1.1% vs. 0.4%), Spain (2.5% vs. 2.4%) and Italy (1.5% vs. 1.0%), while easing slightly in Germany (2.0% vs. 2.1%).
Published on 2026-03-18

Euro Area Inflation Rebounds to 1.9% in February
Annual inflation in the Euro Area rose to 1.9% in February 2026, up from January’s 16-month low of 1.7% and above market expectations of 1.7%, according to a preliminary estimate. Price pressures strengthened notably in services, where inflation accelerated to 3.4% from 3.2%, while non-energy industrial goods inflation picked up to 0.7% from 0.4%. Energy prices continued to decline, but at a slower pace, falling 3.2% compared with a 4.0% drop in January. Food, alcohol and tobacco inflation held steady at 2.6%. Core inflation, which excludes energy, food, alcohol and tobacco, rose to 2.4%, rebounding from January’s more than four-year low of 2.2%. Among the bloc’s largest economies, the Harmonised Index of Consumer Prices (HICP) accelerated in France (1.1% vs. 0.4%), Spain (2.5% vs. 2.4%) and Italy (1.6% vs. 1.0%), while easing slightly in Germany (2.0% vs. 2.1%).
Published on 2026-03-03

Euro Area Inflation Rebounds to 1.9% in February
Annual inflation in the Euro Area rose to 1.9% in February 2026, up from January’s 16-month low of 1.7% and above market expectations of 1.7%, according to a preliminary estimate. Price pressures strengthened notably in services, where inflation accelerated to 3.4% from 3.2%, while non-energy industrial goods inflation picked up to 0.7% from 0.4%. Energy prices continued to decline, but at a slower pace, falling 3.2% compared with a 4.0% drop in January. Food, alcohol and tobacco inflation held steady at 2.6%. Core inflation, which excludes energy, food, alcohol and tobacco, rose to 2.4%, rebounding from January’s more than four-year low of 2.2%. Among the bloc’s largest economies, the Harmonised Index of Consumer Prices (HICP) accelerated in France (1.1% vs. 0.4%), Spain (2.5% vs. 2.4%) and Italy (1.6% vs. 1.0%), while easing slightly in Germany (2.0% vs. 2.1%).
Published on 2026-03-03

Euro Area Inflation Confirmed at 16-Month Low
Annual inflation in the Euro Area was confirmed at 1.7% in January 2026, down from 2.0% in December and marking its lowest level since September 2024. The moderation coincided with a strong appreciation of the euro, which climbed above $1.20 at the end of the month, its highest level in more than four years. Price growth slowed for both services (3.2% vs 3.4% in December) and processed food, alcohol & tobacco (2.0% vs 2.1%), while energy prices fell further, dropping 4.0% compared with a 1.9% decline in December. By contrast, inflation picked up for unprocessed food (4.2% vs. 3.5%) and non-energy industrial goods (0.4% vs. 0.3%). Core inflation, which excludes energy, food, alcohol, and tobacco, fell to 2.2%, its lowest level since October 2021. Among the largest eurozone economies, harmonized inflation slowed in France (0.4% vs. 0.7%), Spain (2.4% vs. 3.0%), and Italy (1.0% vs. 1.2%), while it edged higher in Germany (2.1% vs. 2.0%).
Published on 2026-02-25

Eurozone Inflation Slows to 1.7% in January
Euro area annual inflation eased to 1.7% year-on-year in January 2026, down from 2.0% in December and in line with market expectations, marking its lowest level since September 2024. The decline came as the euro surged to a more than four-year high above $1.20 at month-end. Services inflation slowed to a four-month low of 3.2%, while energy prices fell further, dropping 4.1% compared with a 1.9% decline in December. By contrast, inflation picked up for unprocessed food (4.4% vs. 3.5%) and non-energy industrial goods (0.4% vs. 0.3%), while price growth for processed food, alcohol, and tobacco remained unchanged at 2.1%. Core inflation, excluding energy, food, alcohol, and tobacco, fell to 2.2%, the lowest since October 2021 and slightly below expectations of 2.3%. Among major eurozone economies, HICP eased in France (0.4% vs. 0.7%), Spain (2.5% vs. 3.0%), and Italy (1.0% vs. 1.2%), but rose in Germany (2.1% vs. 2.0%).
Published on 2026-02-04

Eurozone Inflation Slows to 1.7% in January
Euro area annual inflation eased to 1.7% year-on-year in January 2026, down from 2.0% in December and in line with market expectations, marking its lowest level since September 2024. The decline came as the euro surged to a more than four-year high above $1.20 at month-end. Services inflation slowed to a four-month low of 3.2%, while energy prices fell further, dropping 4.1% compared with a 1.9% decline in December. By contrast, inflation picked up for unprocessed food (4.4% vs. 3.5%) and non-energy industrial goods (0.4% vs. 0.3%), while price growth for processed food, alcohol, and tobacco remained unchanged at 2.1%. Core inflation, excluding energy, food, alcohol, and tobacco, fell to 2.2%, the lowest since October 2021 and slightly below expectations of 2.3%. Among major eurozone economies, HICP eased in France (0.4% vs. 0.7%), Spain (2.5% vs. 3.0%), and Italy (1.0% vs. 1.2%), but rose in Germany (2.1% vs. 2.0%).
Published on 2026-02-04