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Eurozone July Inflation Rate Revised Down to Near 3-Year Low
The annual inflation rate in Euro Area decreased to 1 percent in July of 2019 from 1.3 percent in the previous month and below preliminary estimates of 1.1 percent. It was the lowest inflation since November of 2016, as cost went up at a softer pace for energy and services.
Published on 2019-08-19

Eurozone Inflation Rate at Near 1-1/2-Year Low
The annual inflation rate in the Euro Area is expected to fall to 1.1 percent in July of 2019 from 1.3 percent in the previous month and in line with market expectations, a preliminary estimate showed. It is the lowest inflation rate since February last year, mainly due to a slowdown in cost of energy and services.
Published on 2019-07-31

Eurozone June Inflation Rate Revised Up to 1.3%
The annual inflation rate in the Euro Area rose to 1.3 percent in June 2019, slightly above a preliminary and market expectations of 1.2 percent. Cost advanced at a faster pace for food, alcohol & tobacco and services.
Published on 2019-07-17

Eurozone June Inflation Rate Steady at 1.2%
The annual inflation rate in the Euro Area stood at 1.2 percent in June 2019, unchanged from the previous month and in line with market expectations, a preliminary estimate showed. It remained the lowest inflation rate since April last year, due to a slowdown in cost of energy.
Published on 2019-06-28

Eurozone May Inflation Rate Confirmed at Over 1-Year Low
The annual inflation rate in the Euro Area fell to 1.2 percent in May 2019 from 1.7 percent in the previous month and matching a preliminary estimate and market expectations. It is the lowest inflation rate since April last year, amid a slowdown in cost of energy and services.
Published on 2019-06-18

Eurozone May Inflation Rate at Over 1-Year Low of 1.2%
The annual inflation rate in the Euro Area is expected to fall to 1.2 percent in May 2019 from 1.7 percent in the previous month and below market expectations of 1.3 percent, a preliminary estimate showed. It is the lowest inflation rate since April last year, mainly due to a slowdown in cost of energy and services.
Published on 2019-06-04

Eurozone April Inflation Rate Confirmed at 5-Month High
The annual inflation rate in the Euro Area rose to 1.7 percent in April 2019 from 1.4 percent in the previous month and in line with the preliminary estimate and market expectations, final data showed. It is the highest inflation rate in five months, mainly driven by cost of services.
Published on 2019-05-17

Eurozone April Inflation Rate Rises Above Forecasts
The annual inflation rate in the Euro Area is expected to rise to 1.7 percent in April 2019 from 1.4 percent in the previous month and above market expectations of 1.6 percent, a flash estimate showed. It is the highest inflation rate in five months, mainly boosted by cost of energy and services.
Published on 2019-05-03

Euro Area March Inflation Rate Confirmed at 1.4%
The annual inflation rate in the Euro Area fell to 1.4 percent in March 2019 from 1.5 percent in the previous month, in line with the preliminary estimate and market expectations, final data showed. Prices slowed for food, alcohol & tobacco; services and non-energy industrial goods.
Published on 2019-04-17

Eurozone Inflation Rate Falls Below Forecasts
The annual inflation rate in the Euro Area is expected to ease to 1.4 percent in March 2019, matching January's nine-month low, from 1.5 percent in the previous month and slightly below market consensus of 1.5 percent, a preliminary estimate showed.
Published on 2019-04-01

Eurozone February Inflation Rate Confirmed at 1.5%
The annual inflation rate in the Euro Area came in at 1.5 percent in February 2019, unchanged from the preliminary estimate and slightly above January's nine-month low of 1.4 percent.
Published on 2019-03-15

Eurozone Inflation Rate Rises to 1.5% in February
The annual inflation rate in the Euro Area is expected to pick up to 1.5 percent in February 2019 from a nine-month low of 1.4 percent in the previous month and in line with market consensus, a preliminary estimate showed.
Published on 2019-03-01

Eurozone January Inflation Confirmed at 9-Month Low
The annual inflation rate in the Euro Area came in at 1.4 percent in January 2019, unchanged from the preliminary estimate and below December's final reading of 1.5 percent. It was the lowest rate since April.
Published on 2019-02-22

Eurozone Inflation Rate Falls to 9-Month Low
The annual inflation rate in the Euro Area is expected to ease further to 1.4 percent in January 2019 from 1.6 percent in the previous month and in line with market consensus, a preliminary estimate showed. This should be the lowest rate since April.
Published on 2019-02-01

Eurozone December Inflation Confirmed at 8-Month Low
The annual inflation rate in the Euro Area came in at 1.6 percent in December 2018, unchanged from the preliminary estimate and below November's final reading of 1.9 percent. It was the lowest rate since April.
Published on 2019-01-17

Eurozone December Inflation Rate at 8-Month Low
Annual inflation rate in the Euro Area is expected to ease to 1.6 percent in December of 2018 from 1.9 percent in the previous month and below market expectations of 1.8 percent. It was the lowest inflation rate since April, mainly due to a slowdown in cost of energy and food, alcohol & tobacco.
Published on 2019-01-04

Eurozone Inflation Rate Revised Down to 1.9%
Annual inflation rate in the Euro Area was revised lower to 1.9 percent in November of 2018 from a preliminary of 2 percent and 2.2 percent in October. It is the lowest inflation rate in six months amid a broad-based price slowdown, final figures showed.
Published on 2018-12-17

Eurozone Inflation Rate Slows More than Expected
The annual inflation rate in the Euro Area is expected to ease to 2.0 percent in November 2018 from a near six-year high of 2.2 percent in the previous month and slightly below market consensus of 2.1 percent. Prices should rise at a softer pace for services, energy, and food, alcohol & tobacco.
Published on 2018-11-30

Eurozone Inflation Rate Confirmed at Near 6-Year High
The annual inflation rate in the Euro Area came in at 2.2 percent in October 2018, unchanged from a preliminary estimate and slightly above September's final reading of 2.1 percent. It was the highest inflation rate since December 2012 on rising prices of services, energy and industrial goods.
Published on 2018-11-16

Eurozone October Inflation Rate at Near 6-Year High
The annual inflation rate in the Euro Area is expected to pick up to 2.2 percent in October 2018 from 2.1 percent in the previous month and in line with market consensus. That should be the highest inflation rate since December 2012 on the back of higher prices of services, energy, processed food and industrial goods.
Published on 2018-10-31

Eurozone September Inflation Rate Confirmed at 2.1%
The annual inflation rate in the Euro Area was confirmed at 2.1 percent in September of 2018, slightly above 2.0 percent in the previous month. Main upward pressure came from prices of energy and unprocessed food.
Published on 2018-10-17

Eurozone Inflation Rate Climbs Above 2%
The annual inflation rate in the Euro Area is expected to pick up to 2.1 percent in September 2018, matching July's five-and-a-half-year high and market expectations.
Published on 2018-09-28

Eurozone August Inflation Rate Confirmed at 2%
The annual inflation rate in the Euro Area was confirmed at 2 percent in August 2018, slightly below the previous month's five-and-a-half-year high of 2.1 percent, as prices rose at a softer pace for services, energy, non-energy industrial goods and unprocessed food.
Published on 2018-09-17

Eurozone Inflation Rate Slows to 2% in August
The annual inflation rate in the Euro Area is expected to ease to 2 percent in August 2018 from the previous month's five-and-a-half-year high of 2.1 percent, missing market expectations of 2.1 percent. Prices should rise at a softer pace for services, energy and non-energy industrial goods.
Published on 2018-08-31

Eurozone July Inflation Rate Confirmed at 5-1/2-Year High
Euro area annual inflation rate was confirmed at 2.1 percent in July 2018, up from 2 percent in the previous month and the highest since December 2012. Main upward pressure came from energy and services, while food prices rose at a softer pace.
Published on 2018-08-17

Euro Area Inflation Rate Highest since 2012
The inflation rate in the Euro Area is expected to edge up to 2.1 percent in July of 2018 from 2 percent in June, beating market expectations of 2 percent. It is the highest inflation rate since December of 2012, mainly boosted by oil prices, flash estimates showed.
Published on 2018-07-31

Eurozone June Inflation Rate Confirmed at 2%
Euro area annual inflation rate was confirmed at a 16-month high of 2 percent in June 2018, up from 1.9 percent in the previous month. Main upward pressure came from energy and food, while services prices rose at a softer pace.
Published on 2018-07-18

Eurozone Inflation Rate Picks Up to 16-Month High
The inflation rate in the Euro Area is expected to edge up to 2 percent year-on-year in June 2018 from the previous month's 1.9 percent, and in line with market expectations. It is the highest rate since February 2017, mainly boosted by higher prices of energy and food.
Published on 2018-06-29

Eurozone Inflation Rate Confirmed at 1.9%
Annual inflation in the Euro Area went up to 1.9 percent in May of 2018 from an upwardly revised 1.3 percent in April, matching the preliminary estimate. It is the highest inflation rate since April of 2017, mainly due to a rise in oil prices.
Published on 2018-06-15

Euro Area Inflation Rate Beats Forecasts
Consumer prices in the Euro Area are expected to rise 1.9 percent year-on-year in May of 2018, above 1.2 percent in April and market expectations of 1.6 percent. It is the highest annual inflation since April of 2017, mainly boosted by rising oil prices, preliminary estimates showed.
Published on 2018-05-31

Eurozone April Inflation Rate Confirmed at 1.2%
The consumer price inflation rate in the Euro Area came in at 1.2 percent year-on-year in April 2018, unchanged from the preliminary estimate and slightly below 1.3 percent reported in the previous month.
Published on 2018-05-16

Eurozone April Inflation Rate Weaker than Expected
The Eurozone consumer price inflation is expected to slow to 1.2 percent year-on-year in April 2018 from the previous month's 1.3 percent, and below market expectations of 1.3 percent. Prices of services should rise at a softer pace.
Published on 2018-05-03

Eurozone March Inflation Rate Revised Lower to 1.3%
The consumer price inflation in the Euro Area came in at 1.3 percent year-on-year in March 2018, slightly below the preliminary estimate of 1.4 percent and compared with 1.1 percent reported in the previous month. Prices of food, alcohol & tobacco rose less than initially thought.
Published on 2018-04-18

Eurozone Inflation Rate Rises to 1.4% as Expected
The Eurozone consumer price inflation is expected to pick up to 1.4 percent year-on-year in March 2018 from the previous month's 14-month low of 1.1 percent, and in line with market forecasts. Prices of services and food, alcohol & tobacco should rise at a faster pace.
Published on 2018-04-04

Eurozone February Inflation Rate Revised Lower to 1.1%
The consumer price inflation in the Euro Area came in at 1.1 percent year-on-year in February 2018, slightly below the preliminary estimate of 1.2 percent and 1.3 percent reported in the previous month. It was the lowest inflation rate since December 2016 as prices of processed food, alcohol & tobacco and non-energy industrial goods rose less than initially thought.
Published on 2018-03-16

Eurozone Inflation Rate Slows to 14-Month Low as Expected
The Eurozone consumer price inflation is expected to ease to a 14-month low of 1.2 percent year-on-year in February 2018 from 1.3 percent in the previous month, in line with market forecasts.
Published on 2018-02-28

Eurozone January Inflation Rate Confirmed at 6-Month Low
The consumer price inflation in the Euro Area stood at 1.3 percent year-on-year in January 2018, unrevised from the preliminary estimate and compared to 1.4 percent in the previous month. It was the lowest inflation rate since July last year.
Published on 2018-02-23

Eurozone Inflation Rate Slows to 1.3% as Expected
Eurozone consumer price inflation is expected to decrease to a six-month low of 1.3 percent year-on-year in January 2018 from 1.4 percent in the previous month and in line with market forecasts.
Published on 2018-01-31

Eurozone December Inflation Rate Confirmed at 1.4%
Consumer price inflation in the Euro Area stood at 1.4 percent year-on-year in December 2017, unrevised from the preliminary estimate and compared to 1.5 percent in the previous month. Prices rose at a softer pace for energy and unprocessed food.
Published on 2018-01-17

Eurozone Inflation Rate Eases to 1.4% in December
Eurozone consumer price inflation is expected to decrease to 1.4 percent year-on-year in December 2017 from 1.5 percent in the previous month, in line with market expectations. Energy and food prices should rise at a slower pace.
Published on 2018-01-05

Eurozone November Inflation Rate Confirmed at 1.5%
Consumer prices in the Euro Area increased by 1.5 percent year-on-year in November 2017, following a 1.4 percent gain in the previous month and matching the preliminary estimate. Energy prices rose at a faster pace while food inflation slowed.
Published on 2017-12-18

Eurozone November Inflation Rate Weaker than Expected
Eurozone consumer price inflation is expected to increase to 1.5 percent year-on-year in November 2017 from 1.4 percent in the previous month, missing market expectations of 1.6 percent. Energy prices should rise at a faster pace while food inflation is expected to ease slightly.
Published on 2017-11-30

Euro Area Inflation Rate Confirmed at 1.4%
Consumer prices in the Euro Area increased 1.4 percent year-on-year in October of 2017, below 1.5 percent in September and in line with preliminary estimates. It is the lowest rate in 3 months.
Published on 2017-11-16

Euro Area Inflation Rate Lower than Expected
Consumer prices in the Euro Area are expected to increase 1.4 percent year-on-year in October of 2017, below 1.5 percent in the previous two months and lower than market expectations of 1.5 percent. It is the smallest inflation rate in three months amid a slowdown in energy and services cost, preliminary estimates showed.
Published on 2017-10-31

Eurozone September Inflation Rate Confirmed at 1.5%
Consumer prices in the Euro Area increased by 1.5 percent year-on-year in September 2017, the same pace as in the previous month and in line with the preliminary estimate. Food prices rose further while cost of services and energy increased at a softer pace.
Published on 2017-10-17

Eurozone September Inflation Rate Weaker than Expected
Eurozone consumer price inflation came in at 1.5 percent year-on-year in September 2017, unchanged from the previous month's four-month high and below market expectations of 1.6 percent. Food prices rose further while cost of services and energy increased at a softer pace.
Published on 2017-09-29

Eurozone August Inflation Rate Confirmed at 4-Month High
Consumer prices in the Euro Area increased by 1.5 percent year-on-year in August 2017, in line with the preliminary estimate and following a 1.3 percent gain in the previous month. It was the highest inflation rate since April, boosted by a jump in energy prices.
Published on 2017-09-18

Eurozone August Inflation Rate Stronger than Expected
Consumer prices in the Euro Area are expected to increase by 1.5 percent year-on-year in August 2017, beating market expectations of 1.4 percent and following a 1.3 percent gain in the previous month, the flash estimate showed. It was the highest inflation rate since April, mainly boosted by rising energy prices.
Published on 2017-08-31

Eurozone July Inflation Rate Confirmed at 1.3%
Consumer prices in the Euro Area increased by 1.3 percent year-on-year in July 2017, the same pace as in the previous month and in line with the preliminary estimate. The inflation rate stood at its lowest level since December last year, as prices of unprocessed food rose at a slower pace while cost of energy, processed food, alcohol and tobacco, and non-energy industrial goods grew further.
Published on 2017-08-17

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