Eurozone inflation hits its highest level in three years at 3.8%
- Inflation across the 21 nations sharing the Euro currency jumped to 3.8% in September, exceeding the 3.6% forecast, driven primarily by soaring fuel and natural gas costs, Eurostat reported.
- Soaring energy prices driven by the ongoing Middle East conflict fueled the surge. This upward pressure keeps the European Central Bank under significant strain to address price instability.
- A closely watched 'Core' figure, which excludes volatile fuel and food prices, picked up to 2.5% from 2.4%, reflecting higher services prices. Eurostat data showed this underlying trend on Friday.
- The European Central Bank faces intensified pressure to raise interest rates as headline inflation sits well above its 2% target. Economists anticipate up to three additional hikes in the coming year.
- Persistent energy costs could trigger second-round effects, feeding into electricity and business expenses, Economists warn. Policymakers must navigate these mounting inflationary risks while managing broader economic stability.
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The annual inflation rate in the eurozone increased by six tenths in September, to 3.8 per cent, its highest level since September 2023, according to the advanced data...
(Brussels=Yonhap News) Correspondent Hyun Yoon-kyung = Inflation in the Eurozone (21 countries using the euro) soared to its highest level in three years last month due to soaring energy prices.
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