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Euro zone inflation edges higher, hitting ECB's 2% target in June
E uro zone inflation rose slightly to 2% in June, according to flash data from statistics agency Eurostat, meaning consumer prices in the single currency area are now in line with the European Central Bank's target of 2%.
Euro zone inflation picks up to ECB target
(Reuters) -Euro zone inflation edged up last month to the European Central Bank's 2% target, confirming that the era of runaway prices is over and shifting policymaker focus to trade war-induced economic volatility.
Euro at 4-year peak against US dollar as euro inflation hits ECB's target
The euro increased to its highest since 2021 against the US dollar on Tuesday after annual inflation in the eurozone hit the European Central Bank (ECB)'s target of 2%. The currency was up 0.1% against the dollar to 1.1821 as of 0930GMT, the highest since August 2021.
Eurozone Inflation Hits 2% Target, Raising Chance of ECB Rate Hold
Consumer prices in June were 2% higher than the same month last year, up from the 1.9% of May, lifting expectations that policymakers will leave the key interest rate unchanged later this month.
Euro Zone Facing Increased Inflation Volatility, Lagarde Says
SINTRA, Portugal (Reuters) -Uncertainty is bound to remain a key feature of the global economy, likely making inflation more volatile and requiring the ECB to act more forcefully to keep prices around its target, ECB President Christine Lagarde said on Monday.
ECB's Lagarde on Inflation: 'Target Reached' But Not Mission Accomplished
European Central Bank President Christine Lagarde said on inflation, "I'm not saying mission accomplished, but I say target reached." Lagarde noted the central bank has reached its 2% target on inflation,
ECB officials question whether euro has strengthened too much
If the euro appreciates further to hit $1.25 this year — a rise of 6 per cent from the current level — the ECB could cut ...
Anadolu Agency3d
Eurozone's annual inflation rises to 2% in June
Consumer price index in euro area up 2% annually, in line with European Central Bank's target, while it rises 0.3% from month ago - Anadolu Ajansı ...
ECB’s Simkus Warns of Fragile Inflation Path Due to Euro, Energy
The European Central Bank has fulfilled its inflation goal but volatility in foreign-exchange and commodities markets means ...
ECB should consider mildly supportive stance as on low growth, inflation, Wunsch says
Euro zone inflation is at risk of falling short of the ECB's target and there is a case for the bank to provide a mildly ...
ING Think1d
Monitoring Bulgaria: Euro adoption enters the final stretch
All in all, our base case remains for a 3.0% budget deficit in 2025.
ING Sees Dollar Respite After Tariffs Boost Inflation
The dollar is headed for a few months of gains after tariffs raise inflation and force the Federal Reserve to delay interest ...
European Central Bank head: Frequent shocks to economy make inflation more unpredictable
The head of the European Central Bank said inflation has become more unpredictable due to shocks like the COVID-19 pandemic ...
ECB Takes a Victory Lap on Inflation
European central bankers gathering in Portugal were greeted with some good news Tuesday: Inflation is back at its target. "We ...