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Inflation in Eurozone Surges Unexpectedly Due to Increased Energy Costs – News

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Last updated: 2024/07/31 at 3:25 PM
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The European Central Bank (ECB) headquarters in Frankfurt, Germany, saw an unexpected increase in the eurozone’s annual inflation rate in July due to rising energy costs. Data from the EU’s statistics agency showed that consumer prices rose by 2.6% in July, higher than the predicted 2.4%. The inflation rate has remained above the ECB’s target of 2% but has decreased significantly since reaching a peak of 10.6% in October 2022. The ECB had previously raised interest rates to combat inflation, but recently cut rates for the first time in five years. There were expectations of another rate cut in September, but more data is needed before a decision is made.

In July, inflation in the eurozone was primarily driven by higher energy prices, which increased significantly compared to the previous month. Food and drinks prices also rose, albeit at a slightly slower rate than in June. Core inflation, which excludes volatile prices, remained unchanged at 2.9% in July, contrary to the expected decrease to 2.8%. Economists believe that a rate cut in September is more likely, but they emphasized the importance of upcoming data releases, particularly the August inflation figures, in making the final decision.

Despite a slight slowdown in services inflation in July, there is still uncertainty surrounding the ECB’s decision on interest rates. Analysts at Capital Economics research group and Capital.com highlighted the importance of upcoming data in determining the direction of monetary policy. Both the decision to cut rates or hold steady for another meeting could be justifiable, depending on the August inflation data. Inflation also increased in major eurozone economies like Germany and France, further adding to the complexity of the decision-making process.

Finland recorded the lowest inflation rate in July at 0.6%, while Belgium had the highest at 5.5%. This disparity in inflation rates across the eurozone reflects the diverse economic conditions within the region. The eurozone’s recent economic growth of 0.3% between April and June, slightly higher than expected, does not alleviate concerns about the region’s lacklustre performance compared to other major economies like the United States and China, which are experiencing faster growth rates. The ECB will need to carefully consider these factors when deliberating on interest rate decisions in the coming months.

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