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Eurozone Inflation Rate Flat at 1.3% in July
Consumer prices in the Euro Area are expected to increase by 1.3 percent year-on-year in July 2017, the same pace as in the previous month and in line with market expectations, the flash estimate showed. The inflation rate stood at its lowest level since December last year, as prices of services rose at a slower pace while cost of energy grew further.
Published on 2017-07-31

Eurozone June Inflation Rate Confirmed At 6-Month Low
Consumer prices in the Euro Area increased by 1.3 percent year-on-year in June 2017, matching the flash estimate and easing from a 1.4 percent rise in May. It was the lowest inflation rate since December last year, as cost of energy and unprocessed food rose at a slower pace, final figures showed.
Published on 2017-07-17

Euro Area Inflation Rate Slows Less Than Expected
Consumer prices in the Euro Area increased 1.3 percent year-on-year in June of 2017, easing slightly from a 1.4 percent rise in May and above market expectations of 1.2 percent. However, it is the lowest inflation rate so far this year, due to a slowdown in energy prices, preliminary estimates showed.
Published on 2017-06-30

Euro Area Inflation Rate Confirmed At 5-Month Low
Consumer prices in the Euro Area increased 1.4 percent year-on-year in May of 2017, slowing from a 1.9 percent rise in April and matching preliminary estimates. It is the lowest inflation rate so far this year as cost of fuel and heating oil slowed and prices of telecommunication fell further, final figures showed.
Published on 2017-06-16

Eurozone Inflation Rate Slows To 5-Month Low
Consumer prices in the Euro Area are expected to increase by 1.4 percent year-on-year in May 2017, following a 1.9 percent rise in the previous month and missing market expectations of 1.5 percent gain, a flash estimate showed. It was the lowest inflation rate since December last year, as prices rose at a slower pace for energy and services.
Published on 2017-05-31

Euro Area Inflation Rate Confirmed At 1.9%
Consumer prices in the Euro Area increased 1.9 percent year-on-year in April of 2017, matching initial estimates and higher than 1.5 percent in March. Fuels, heating oil and package holidays had the largest upward effects. Excluding energy, food, alcohol and tobacco, the inflation increased to 1.2 percent from 0.7 percent and excluding energy only, it went up to 1.3 percent from 0.9 percent.
Published on 2017-05-17

Eurozone Inflation Rate Rises To 1.9% In April
Consumer prices in the Euro Area are expected to increase by 1.9 percent year-on-year in April 2017, following a 1.5 percent rise in the previous month and beating market expectations of 1.8 percent gain, a flash estimate showed. Prices rose at a faster pace for energy and services.
Published on 2017-04-28

Euro Area Inflation Rate Confirmed At 3-Month Low
Consumer prices in the Euro Area rose 1.5 percent year-on-year in March of 2017, easing from a 2 percent increase in the previous month and matching preliminary estimates. It is the lowest inflation rate in three months, due to a slowdown in prices of fuels for transport, heating oil and vegetables and a drop in cost of package holidays, final figures showed.
Published on 2017-04-19

Euro Area Inflation Rate Slows More Than Expected
Consumer prices in the Euro Area are expected to rise 1.5 percent year-on-year in March of 2017, easing from a 2 percent increase in the previous month and below market expectations of 1.8 percent. It is the lowest inflation rate in three months, preliminary estimates showed.
Published on 2017-03-31

Euro Area Inflation Rate Confirmed At 4-Year High Of 2%
Consumer prices in the Euro Area increased 2 percent year-on-year in February of 2017, up from 1.8 percent in January and in line with preliminary figures. It is the highest inflation rate since January of 2013, due to a rise in energy prices.
Published on 2017-03-16

Eurozone Inflation Rate Hits 2% In February
Consumer prices in the Euro Area increased by 2 percent year-on-year in February 2017, following an 1.8 percent rise in the previous month and in line with market expectations, the preliminary estimate showed. It was the highest inflation rate since January 2013, on a surge in energy prices.
Published on 2017-03-02

Eurozone Inflation Rate Confirmed At 1.8% In January
Consumer prices in the Euro Area increased 1.8 percent year-on-year in January of 2017, following a 1.1 percent rise in December and in line with preliminary estimates. It is the highest inflation rate since February of 2013, boosted by fuel and food prices. Excluding energy, food, alcohol and tobacco, core inflation remained steady at 0.9 percent. On a monthly basis, prices fell 0.8 percent.
Published on 2017-02-22

Eurozone Inflation Rate at Near 4-Year High of 1.8%
Consumer prices in the Euro Area are expected to increase 1.8 percent year-on-year in January of 2017, following a 1.1 percent rise in December and beating market expectations of 1.6 percent. It is the highest inflation rate since February of 2013, boosted by fuel prices, preliminary estimates showed. Excluding energy, food, alcohol and tobacco, core inflation is expected to remain steady at 0.9 percent.
Published on 2017-01-31

Eurozone Inflation Rate Confirmed At Nearly 3-Year High
Eurozone's consumer prices increased by 1.1 percent year-on-year in December 2016, following a 0.6 percent gain in the previous month and in line with the preliminary estimate. It was the highest inflation rate since September 2013, mainly boosted by rising prices of fuels.
Published on 2017-01-18

Eurozone Inflation Rate At More Than 3-Year High Of 1.1%
Consumer prices in the Euro Area are expected to rise 1.1 percent year-on-year in December of 2016 following a 0.6 percent increase in November. It is the highest inflation rate since September of 2013 and above market expectations of 1 percent, mainly boosted by a rebound in energy prices.
Published on 2017-01-04

Eurozone Inflation Rate Confirmed at 0.6% In November
Consumer prices in the Euro Area increased by 0.6 percent year-on-year in November 2016, following a 0.5 percent growth in the previous month and in line with preliminary estimates. It was the highest inflation rate since April 2014, driven by higher cost of restaurants and cafés and rents and tobacco. Core inflation rate, which excludes prices of energy, food, alcohol and tobacco, was unchanged for the third straight month at 0.8 percent.
Published on 2016-12-16

Eurozone Inflation Rate Rises To Fresh 2-1/2-Year High
Consumer prices in the Euro Area are expected to increase by 0.6 percent year-on-year in November 2016, following a 0.5 percent growth in the previous month and in line with market consensus. It was the highest inflation rate since April 2014, as prices for services and food continued to grow.
Published on 2016-11-30

Eurozone Inflation Rate Confirmed at 28-Month High
Eurozone's consumer prices increased 0.5 percent year-on-year in October 2016, following a 0.4 percent gain in the previous month and in line with preliminary estimate. It was the highest inflation rate since June 2014, boosted by higher cost of restaurants and cafés, rents and tobacco.
Published on 2016-11-17

Euro Area Inflation Rate at Near 2-1/2-Year High of 0.5%
Consumer prices in the Euro Area are expected to increase 0.5 percent year-on-year in October of 2016, following 0.4 percent growth in the previous month and in line with market expectations. It was the highest inflation rate since June 2014, as prices rose for services, food and energy cost fell at a slower pace.
Published on 2016-10-31

Euro Area Inflation Rate Confirmed at Near 2-Year High
Consumer prices in the Eurozone increased 0.4 percent year-on-year in September of 2016, following a 0.2 percent gain in each of the previous two months and in line with preliminary figures. It is the highest inflation rate since October of 2014, boosted by cost of restaurants and cafes, rents and tobacco.
Published on 2016-10-17

Euro Area Inflation Rate At Near 2-Year High in September
Consumer prices in the Euro Area are expected to increase 0.4 percent year-on-year in September of 2016, following 0.2 percent growth in the previous month and in line with market expectations. It was the highest inflation rate since October 2014, as prices rose for services, food and energy cost fell at a slower pace.
Published on 2016-09-30

Euro Area Inflation Rate Confirmed at 0.2% in August
Consumer prices in the Euro Area went up 0.2 percent year-on-year in August of 2016, the same as in the previous month. Figures came in line with preliminary estimates, remaining well below the ECB’s 2 percent target.
Published on 2016-09-15

Euro Area Inflation Rate Below Expectations
Consumer prices in the Euro Area are expected to increase 0.2 percent year-on-year in August of 2016, the same as in the previous month and below market expectations of a 0.3 percent increase. Inflation eased for food, services and industrial goods and energy prices fell at a slower pace.
Published on 2016-08-31

Eurozone Inflation Rate Confirmed at 0.2% YoY in July
Consumer prices in the Eurozone rose 0.2 percent year-on-year in July 2016, following a 0.1 percent gain in the previous month and in line with preliminary estimates. It was the biggest rise since January, mainly boosted by higher prices of food and services, final figures showed.
Published on 2016-08-18

Eurozone Inflation Rate Rises to 6-Month High in July
Consumer prices in the Euro Area are expected to rise by 0.2 percent on the year in July 2016, following a 0.1 percent growth in the previous month and beating market expectations of 0.1 percent gain, according to preliminary estimates. It was the highest figure since January this year, as higher prices of food and services pushed up inflation while cost of energy continued to weigh.
Published on 2016-07-29

Euro Area Annual Inflation Rate Confirmed at 0.1% in June
Consumer prices in the Eurozone edged up 0.1 percent year-on-year in June of 2016, following a 0.1 percent fall in the previous period and in line with preliminary estimates. It is the first rise in the CPI in five months, boosted by gains in cost of restaurants, cafes, tobacco and rents, final figures showed.
Published on 2016-07-15

Eurozone Consumer Prices Post 1st Rise Since January
Consumer prices in the Euro Area are expected to rise by a meager 0.1 percent on the year in June of 2016, following a 0.1 percent drop in the previous month and beating market expectations, according to preliminary estimates. It was the first rise in five months, as higher prices of services, food and industrial goods pushed up inflation while cost of energy fell at a slower pace.
Published on 2016-06-30

Euro Area Deflation Confirmed at -0.1% in May
Consumer prices in the Eurozone edged down 0.1 percent year-on-year in May of 2016, following a 0.2 percent fall in April and matching preliminary estimates. Prices failed to grow for the fourth straight month, dragged down by energy cost, final figures showed.
Published on 2016-06-16

Euro Area Stuck in Deflation for 4th Month
Consumer prices in the Eurozone are expected to fall 0.1 percent year-on-year in May of 2016, following a 0.2 percent drop in April and in line with market expectations. Consumer prices failed to grow for the fourth straight month, preliminary figures showed. The inflation has been running well below the ECB’s target of just under 2 percent for the past three years.
Published on 2016-05-31

Euro Area Inflation Rate Confirmed at -0.2% in April
Consumer prices in the Euro Area decreased 0.2 percent year-on-year in April of 2016, after showing no growth in the previous month and in line with preliminary estimates. The inflation rate turned negative, mainly due to lower prices of fuels, heating oil and gas.
Published on 2016-05-18

Euro Area Consumer Prices Fall 0.2% in April
Consumer prices in the Euro Area dropped 0.2 percent on the year in April of 2016, after showing no growth in the previous month, according to preliminary estimates. The figure came in worse than an expected 0.1 percent fall, as energy prices continued to weigh on inflation.
Published on 2016-04-29

Euro Area Inflation Rate Revised Up to 0%
Consumer prices in the Eurozone were flat year-on-year in March of 2016, compared to a 0.2 percent decrease in the previous month and preliminary estimates of a 0.1 percent fall, final figures showed. On a monthly basis, consumer prices increased 1.2 percent, the highest in three years.
Published on 2016-04-14

Euro Area Stays in Deflation for 2nd Month
Consumer prices in the Euro Area edged down 0.1 percent year-on-year in March of 2016, following a 0.2 percent drop in the previous month and in line with market expectations, according to preliminary estimates. The inflation rate remained in negative territory for the second month in a row, as energy prices fell.
Published on 2016-03-31

Euro Area Inflation Rate Confirmed at -0.2%
Consumer prices in the Euro Area decreased 0.2 percent year-on-year in February of 2016, following a 0.3 percent rise in the previous month and in line with preliminary estimates. The inflation rate turned negative for the first time in five months, falling the most in a year as oil prices weight. The monthly index increased 0.2 percent, higher than 1.4 percent in January and better than market expectations of 0.1 percent.
Published on 2016-03-17

Euro Area Inflation Rate Turns Negative
Consumer prices in the Euro Area decreased 0.2 percent year-on-year in February of 2016, following a 0.3 percent rise in the previous month and lower than market expectations, preliminary estimates showed. The inflation rate turned negative for the first time in five months, falling the most in a year as oil prices weight.
Published on 2016-02-29

Euro Area Inflation Rate Revised Down to 0.3%
Consumer prices in the Eurozone edged up 0.3 percent year-on-year in January of 2016, higher than a 0.2 percent growth in the previous month while missing preliminary figures of 0.4 percent. It was the highest level since May last year, mainly due to higher prices of restaurants and cafés while cost of fuels continued to hold back growth. On a monthly basis, consumer prices dropped sharply by 1.4 percent.
Published on 2016-02-25

Euro Area Inflation Rate at 15-Month High
Consumer prices in the Euro Area are expected to increase 0.4 percent year-on-year in January of 2016, higher than 0.2 percent in the previous two months and in line with expectations. It is the biggest rate since October of 2014, preliminary figures showed.
Published on 2016-01-29

Euro Area Inflation Rate Confirmed at 0.2%
Consumer prices in the Eurozone edged up 0.2 percent year-on-year in December of 2015, the same as in the previous month and in line with preliminary figures. Core inflation rate came in at 0.9 percent, the same as in November and well below the ECB’s 2 percent target. The monthly index was flat.
Published on 2016-01-19

Euro Area Inflation Rate Below Forecasts
Consumer prices in the Eurozone are expected to edge up 0.2 percent year-on-year in December of 2015, the same as in the previous month but below market expectations, preliminary estimates showed. Core inflation which excludes prices of energy, food, alcohol and tobacco is expected to remain at 0.9 percent and excluding energy, the inflation rate slowed for the second month to 0.9 percent from 1 percent.
Published on 2016-01-05

Euro Area Inflation Rate Revised Up to 0.2%
Consumer prices in the Eurozone increased by 0.2 percent year-on-year in November of 2015, compared to a preliminary estimate of 0.1 percent and reaching its highest level since July this year, boosted by higher prices of vegetables and restaurants & cafés while cost of energy continued to drop. Core inflation rate was confirmed at 0.9 percent, down from a 2-year high of 1.1 percent in the previous month.
Published on 2015-12-16

Euro Area Inflation Rate Steady at 0.1%
Consumer prices in the Eurozone are expected to edge up 0.1 percent year-on-year in November of 2015, the same as in October but below market expectations of a 0.2 percent gain. The inflation rate has been below the ECB’s 2 percent target since January of 2013.
Published on 2015-12-02

Euro Area Inflation Rate Slightly Higher than Expected
Eurozone's annual inflation rate for October came in at 0.1 percent, higher than a preliminary estimate of 0 percent and -0.1 percent in September. Core inflation rate accelerated to 1.1 percent, the highest in more than two years.
Published on 2015-11-16

Euro Area Inflation Rate at 0%
Consumer prices in the Eurozone are expected to be flat year-on-year in October of 2015, after falling 0.1 percent in September. The inflation rate came in line with market expectations, remaining far away from the ECB’s 2 percent target.
Published on 2015-10-30

Deflation Returns to the Euro Area
Consumer prices in the Eurozone fell for the first time in six months by an annual 0.1 percent in September, pushed down by energy prices and matching preliminary estimates. The inflation rate has been below the ECB's 2 percent target since February of 2013.
Published on 2015-10-16

Euro Area Inflation Rate Below Expectations
The annual inflation rate in the Eurozone was 0.1 percent in August of 2015, slowing from 0.2 percent in the previous two months and the lowest since April. Final figures came below initial estimates of 0.2 percent, due to fall in prices of fuels, heating oil, milk, cheese and eggs.
Published on 2015-09-16

Euro Area Inflation Rate Stable in August
Consumer prices in the Eurozone are expected to rise 0.2 percent year-on-year in August, the same as in the previous two months and well below the ECB's 2 percent.
Published on 2015-08-31

Euro Area Inflation Rate Steady at 0.2% in July
Consumer prices in the Eurozone rose 0.2 percent year-on-year in July of 2015, from a 0.2 percent increase in June but in line with flash estimates. The slowdown in cost of fuel and heating oil was enough to offset positive impact that came from prices of restaurants and cafes and tobacco.
Published on 2015-08-14

Euro Area Inflation Rate Stable in July
Euro area consumer prices are expected to rise by 0.2% in July 2015, the same as in June 2015, according to a flash estimate from Eurostat. It is the third consecutive month with positive annual inflation rate. While cost of services rose the most in a year, energy prices declined further.
Published on 2015-07-31

Euro Area Inflation Rate Rises For Second Month
Consumer prices in the Eurozone rose 0.2 percent year-on-year in June of 2015, easing from a 0.3 percent increase in May but in line with flash estimates. While lower prices of fuel, heating oil and gas contributed the most to the slowdown, biggest positive impact came from restaurants and cafes and tobacco.
Published on 2015-07-16

Euro Area Inflation Rate Slows in June
The inflation rate in the Eurozone is expected to be 0.2 percent in June, in line with market expectations but slowing from 0.3 percent in May, due to a steeper drop in energy prices.
Published on 2015-06-30

Euro Area Inflation Rate Confirmed at 0.3%
Consumer prices in the Eurozone increased 0.3 percent year-on-year in May of 2015, up from 0 percent in April and in line with flash estimates. It is the first increase in six months, final figures confirmed.
Published on 2015-06-17

Euro Area Inflation Rate at 6-Month High
Euro area annual inflation is expected to be 0.3 percent in May 2015, the highest since November last year and above market expectations. Cost of services and unprocessed food were the main contributors to the rise in the CPI, flash estimates showed.
Published on 2015-06-02

Euro Area Inflation Rate Flat in April
Consumer prices in the Eurozone were unchanged year-on-year in April after falling in the previous four months and matching preliminary estimates. Monthly inflation slowed to 0.2 percent.
Published on 2015-05-19

Euro Area Deflation Ends
Prices in the Eurozone are expected to be flat in the year to April after four months of deflation. Food prices rose while energy cost fell at a slower pace.
Published on 2015-04-30

Euro Area Inflation Rate Confirmed at -0.1%
Eurozone consumer prices fell 0.1 percent year-on-year in March, slowing from a 0.3 percent drop in February and matching preliminary estimates. Monthly inflation accelerated to 1.1 percent, the highest in two years.
Published on 2015-04-17

Euro Area Price Decline Slows
Prices in the Eurozone are expected to fall only 0.1 percent year-on-year in March of 2015, easing from a 0.3 percent drop in February. Energy cost decreased at a slower pace while food prices increased.
Published on 2015-03-31

Euro Area Inflation Rate Confirmed at -0.3%
Consumer prices in Euro Area declined by 0.3 percent in February, compared to a 0.6 percent fall in the previous month and matching preliminary estimates. Yet, core inflation edged up due to higher rent cost.
Published on 2015-03-17

Euro Area Deflation Slows
Prices in the Eurozone fell 0.3 percent year-on-year in February, following a 0.6 percent drop in the previous month. Energy cost is expected to decrease at a slower pace while food prices increased.
Published on 2015-03-02

Euro Area Inflation Rate at 5-1/2-Year Low
Eurozone annual inflation was -0.6 percent in January 2015, down from -0.2 percent in December, the lowest since July of 2009. Consumer prices in all member states except Malta and Austria decreased.
Published on 2015-02-24

Euro Area Falls Further Into Deflation
Prices in the Eurozone are expected to decline 0.6 percent year-on-year in January, following a 0.2 percent drop in the previous month. It is the lowest figure since mid-2009 and below expectations due to a fall in fuel cost.
Published on 2015-01-30

Euro Area Inflation Rate Confirmed at -0.2%
Eurozone annual inflation rate was recorded at -0.2 percent in December, matching preliminary estimates. It is the first fall in consumer prices since September of 2009, due to a drop in energy cost.
Published on 2015-01-16

Euro Area Falls Into Deflation
Eurozone annual inflation rate is expected to be -0.2 percent in December, down from 0.3 percent in November, provisional estimates from Eurostat showed. It is the first fall in consumer prices since October of 2009, driven by decline in energy cost.
Published on 2015-01-07

Euro Area Inflation Rate Confirmed at 0.3%
Euro area annual inflation slowed to 0.3 percent in November from 0.4 percent in October, matching preliminary estimates and driven by a fall in energy prices.
Published on 2014-12-17

Euro Area Inflation Rate Dips in November
Eurozone annual inflation is expected to be 0.3 percent in November of 2014, down from 0.4 percent in October. Flash estimates from the Eurostat showed energy prices fell further.
Published on 2014-11-28

Euro Area Inflation Rate Up 0.4% in October
Prices in the Euro Area went up by 0.4 percent in October of 2014 compared with the same month a year earlier. The highest inflation rates were reported in Austria, Finland and Germany while Greece and Spain remained in deflation.
Published on 2014-11-14

Euro Area Inflation Rate Accelerates Slightly in October
Euro area annual inflation is expected to be 0.4 percent in October of 2014, up from 0.3 percent in September, according to a flash estimate from Eurostat. Yet, core inflation rate slowed for the second straight month.
Published on 2014-10-31

Euro Area Inflation Rate Down to 5-Year Low in September
Euro Area annual inflation was 0.3 percent in September, down from 0.4 percent in August. This is the lowest rate recorded since October 2009. In September 2013 the rate was 1.1 percent.
Published on 2014-10-16

Euro Area Inflation Rate Slows in September
Euro Area annual inflation rate is expected to slow to 0.3 percent in September from 0.4 percent in August. It is the lowest rate since October of 2009.
Published on 2014-09-30

Euro Area Inflation Rate Revised Up to 0.4%
Euro Area annual inflation was 0.4 percent in August, the same rate recorded in July and up from a preliminary estimate of 0.3 percent. The largest upward pressure came from prices of restaurants and cafes.
Published on 2014-09-17

Euro Area Inflation Rate Continues to Slow
Euro area annual inflation is expected to be 0.3 percent in August, down from 0.4 percent in July, according to a flash estimate from Eurostat. It is the lowest rate since October of 2009.
Published on 2014-08-29

Euro Area Inflation Confirmed at 5-Year Low in July
In July, Euro Area annual inflation was 0.4 percent, down from 0.5 percent in June and 1.6 percent in July of 2013. This is the lowest annual inflation rate since October 2009.
Published on 2014-08-14

Euro Zone Inflation Drops to Near 5-Year Low
Consumer prices in Euro Area rose by 0.4 percent on the year in July, the weakest annual increase since October 2009, according to a flash estimate from Eurostat.
Published on 2014-07-31

Euro Area Inflation Rate Confirmed at 0.5%
Euro area annual inflation was 0.5 percent in June 2014, stable compared with May, but lower than 1.6 percent a year earlier. Monthly inflation was 0.1 percent in June.
Published on 2014-07-17

Euro Area Inflation Rate Stable in June
Euro area annual inflation is expected to be 0.5 percent in June of 2014, stable compared with May. While food prices fell, cost of services and energy accelerated.
Published on 2014-06-30

Euro Area Inflation Slowdown Confirmed in May
Euro area annual inflation was 0.5 percent in May of 2014, down from 0.7 percent in April and unchanged from the preliminary estimates. A year earlier the inflation rate was 1.4 percent.
Published on 2014-06-16

Euro Area Inflation Rate Slows to 0.5%
Euro Area annual inflation is expected to ease to 0.5 percent in May of 2014, from 0.7 percent in April. Energy prices showed no decline for the first time in five months, which was not enough to offset a slowdown in cost of food and services.
Published on 2014-06-03

Euro Area Inflation Rises Slightly in April
In April, Euro Area annual inflation rate was 0.7 percent, only slightly up from its 5-year low of 0.5 percent in March. A year earlier the rate was 1.2 percent.
Published on 2014-05-15

Euro Area Inflation Picks Up in April
Euro Area annual inflation is expected to be 0.7 percent in April of 2014, up from 0.5 percent in March, but below market expectations.
Published on 2014-04-30

Euro Area Inflation Rate Confirmed at 0.5% in March
Euro area annual inflation was 0.5 percent in March of 2014, matching initial estimates and slowing from 0.7 percent in February. On a monthly basis, prices increased 0.9 percent, up from 0.3 percent in the previous month.
Published on 2014-04-16

Euro Area Inflation Rate Slows Again in March
Euro Area annual inflation is expected to be 0.5 percent in March of 2014, down from 0.7 percent in February, according to a flash estimate. It is the lowest rate since November of 2009.
Published on 2014-03-31

Euro Area Inflation Rate Back to 0.7% in February
Euro Area annual inflation came back to a 4-year low of 0.7 percent in February of 2014, revised downwards from a preliminary 0.8 percent. On a monthly basis, prices increased 0.3 percent.
Published on 2014-03-17

Euro Area Inflation Rate Stable at 0.8%
In February of 2014, Euro Area annual inflation is expected to be 0.8 percent, unchanged from the previous two month’s figures. Prices remain less than half the ECB target of just under 2 percent.
Published on 2014-02-28

Euro Area Inflation Rate at 0.8% in January
Euro Area annual inflation was 0.8 percent in January of 2014, unchanged from December’s rate, but revised upwards from a preliminary estimate of 0.7 percent. On a monthly basis, prices dropped to a new record low of -1.1 percent, due to a fall in cost of non-energy industrial goods.
Published on 2014-02-24

Euro Area Inflation Rate Falls in January
Euro area annual inflation is expected to be 0.7 percent in January of 2014, down from 0.8 percent in December last year, due to lower energy prices. The ECB targets the inflation at 2 percent.
Published on 2014-01-31

Euro Area Prices Slowdown Confirmed in December
In December of 2013, Euro Area inflation rate was confirmed at 0.8 percent, down from 0.9 percent in November. The slowdown can be attributed to a change in the method of computing the inflation in Germany. Monthly inflation was 0.3 percent. In the European Union, annual inflation was 1 percent.
Published on 2014-01-16

Euro Area Inflation Rate Slows in December
In December of 2013, Euro area annual inflation surprisingly fell to 0.8 percent after a small increase in the previous month, according to a flash estimate released by the Eurostat. Inflation a year ago was recorded at 2.2 percent.
Published on 2014-01-07

Euro Area Inflation Rate Accelerates to 0.9% in November
In November of 2013, Euro Area's annual inflation rate was confirmed at 0.9 percent, up from 0.7 percent in October. Monthly inflation was -0.1 percent.
Published on 2013-12-17

Euro Area Inflation Rate Up to 0.9% in November
In November, Euro Area’s consumer prices are expected to rise 0.9 percent on an annual basis, from 0.7 percent in October and 2.2 percent in November last year. Energy prices are expected to decrease again, but at a slower pace than in the previous month.
Published on 2013-11-29

Euro Area Inflation Rate Confirmed at 0.7% in October
In October, Euro Area’s inflation rate slowed to 0.7 percent on an annual basis, down from 1.1 percent in September and 2.5 percent a year ago. The slowdown is mainly due to lower food cost and a drop in energy prices.
Published on 2013-11-15

Euro Area Inflation Rate Eases to 0.7% in October
In October, Euro Area’s inflation rate is expected to decelerate to 0.7 percent on an annual basis, down from 1.1 percent in September and 2.5 percent a year ago. Prices are expected to slow for the third consecutive month, mainly due to lower food cost and a drop in energy prices.
Published on 2013-10-31

Euro Area Inflation Confirmed Slowing to 1.1% in September
In September, Euro Area's annual inflation rate fell to 1.1 percent compared to 1.3 percent in the previous month and 2.6 percent in September of 2012. The slowdown was mainly due to lower transport and communication costs.
Published on 2013-10-16

Euro Area Inflation Rate Down to 1.1% in September
In September, Euro Area's annual inflation is expected to be 1.1 percent, down from 1.3 percent in August, according to a flash estimate. The slowdown is due to an ease in food price increases and falling energy costs.
Published on 2013-09-30

Euro Area Inflation Eases to 1.3% in August
In August, Euro Area's annual inflation rate fell to 1.3 percent compared to 1.6 percent in the previous month and 2.6 percent in August of 2012. The slowdown was due to lower transport and communication costs.
Published on 2013-09-16

Euro Area Inflation Rate Down to 1.3% in August
In August, Euro Area's annual inflation rate is expected to be 1.3 percent, down from 1.6 percent in July and from 2.6 percent in August of 2012, according to a flash estimate. The biggest upward pressure on the overall index continues to be rising food prices.
Published on 2013-08-30

Euro Area Inflation Confirmed Stable At 1.6%
In July, Euro Area's annual inflation rate was unchanged at 1.6 percent compared to the previous month and down from 2.4 percent in July of 2012. Food prices provided the biggest upward pressure, in line with previous months, while communication costs registered the largest fall.
Published on 2013-08-16

Euro Area Inflation Rate Stable at 1.6% in July
In July, Euro Area's annual inflation rate is expected to be 1.6 percent, unchanged from June and down from 2.4 percent in July of 2012, according to a flash estimate from Eurostat. The biggest upward pressure on the overall index continues to be rising food prices.
Published on 2013-07-31

Euro Area Inflation Confirmed at 1.6% in June
In June, Euro Area's annual inflation was up to 1.6 percent in from 1.4 percent in May. A year earlier the rate was 2.4 percent. Compared with the previous month, annual inflation rose in eighteen Member States, remained stable in two and fell in six.
Published on 2013-07-16

Euro Area Inflation Rate Up to 1.6% in June
In June, Euro Area annual inflation is expected to be 1.6 percent, up from 1.4 percent in May and down from 2.4 percent in June of 2012, according to a flash estimate from Eurostat. The speed up of inflation is mainly due to increasing food prices.
Published on 2013-07-01

Euro Area Inflation Confirmed At 1.4% in May
Euro Area annual inflation was 1.4 percent in May 2013, up from 1.2 percent in April due to higher prices of electricity, fruit and vegetables. A year earlier the rate was 2.4 percent. European Union annual inflation was 1.6 percent in May 2013, up from 1.4 percent in April.
Published on 2013-06-14

Euro Area Inflation Rate Up to 1.4% in April
Euro Area annual inflation is expected to be 1.4 percent in May 2013, up from 1.2 percent in April, according to a flash estimate from Eurostat, the statistical office of the European Union.
Published on 2013-05-31