Inflation runs hot in euro zone

Eurozone inflation rises to 2.4%. What does that mean for the ECB’s rate cut plans?
Inflation in the Eurozone shot up to 2.4% in December, the third consecutive monthly rise, according to data from Eurostat. This is a steady climb from November’s revised 2.2% and September’s low of 1.
Eurozone Inflation Climbs Further Above ECB Target
Inflation in the eurozone rose further above the European Central Bank’s target in the final month of 2024, although that is unlikely to dissuade policymakers from lowering borrowing costs again this month to support a faltering economy.
Euro zone consumers raise inflation expectations in November - ECB poll
Euro zone households increased their inflation expectations in November, a European Central Bank poll showed on Tuesday.
Eurozone inflation rises, likely forcing slower ECB rate cuts
Eurozone inflation rose in December as energy prices slightly ticked up, official data showed Tuesday, which experts said will likely push the European Central Bank to pursue its rate-cutting cycle more cautiously.
Acceleration In Eurozone Inflation Signals Slower ECB Rate Cuts
Euro area inflation accelerated for the third straight month to the fastest in five months in December, suggesting that the European
French Inflation Stays Below Target as ECB Primes Next Rate Cut
Inflation remained below policymakers’ target in France last month, paving the way for the European Central Bank to cut rates again later this month despite signs of renewed price pressure elsewhere in the eurozone.
France’s Slight Inflation Pickup Backs Cautious ECB Rate Cutting
French inflation accelerated in December, supporting the European Central Bank’s plan to only lower interest rates gradually.
Eurozone Consumers' Inflation Expectations Rise: ECB Survey
Inflation expectations among euro area consumers increased slightly in November, the latest Consumer Expectations Survey published by
Eurozone inflation on track for ECB rate cuts this year
The governing council reiterated in December that the disinflation process is on track and that it expects to achieve its 2 per cent target in the medium term. Updated forecasts from then expect lower headline inflation rates of 2.1 per cent for 2025 and 1.9 per cent for 2026.
Eurozone Inflation Picks Up In December
Eurozone inflation rose in December as energy prices slightly ticked up, official data showed Tuesday, rebounding for a third straight month but unlikely to stop another interest-rate cut by the European Central Bank.
ECB Says Consumer Inflation Expectations Increased in November
Prices were seen rising 2.6% over the next 12 months, up from 2.5% in October, according to its monthly survey of households ...
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Euro zone bank lending is stuck in low gear, ECB data shows
Lending to euro zone companies and households grew at a modest pace in November, pointing to a lacklustre end of the year for ...