- The general inflation of the Eurozone falls two tenths to 2.3% in February, improving forecasts.
- The underlying IPC drops to 2.6%, its lowest level in three years.
- The EUR/USD records losses waiting for the Fed.
He EUROZONA Consumer Price Index (IPC) has fallen two tenths in February year -on -year reading, standing at 2.3% compared to 2.5% in January, its lowest level in three months, according to Eurostat. The figure moderates market expectations, which expected 2.4%.
The Monthly inflation has risen 0.4% in February After falling 0.3% in January, although it improves the forecasts of 0.5%.
He Underlying IPC, which excludes food and energy, has been in 2.6% per year compared to the previous 2.7%, in line with the estimated. This is your lower rate in three years, since January 2022. At the monthly level, underlying inflation has increased 0.5% after falling 0.9% the previous month.
Euro reaction
The euro has reacted slightly down after the data, sliding from the area of ​​1,0904 to 1,0891 on a day marked by the caution of the market before the Fed. At the time of writing, the EUR/USD quotes over 1,0899, losing 0.41% in the day.
Economic indicator
Harmonized index of underlying consumer prices (yoy)
The Harmonized Consumer Price Index (IPCA) subayes measures the changes in the prices of a representative basket of goods and services in the European Monetary Union. The IPCA, published by Eurostat Monthly, it is harmonized because the same methodology is used in all member states and its contribution is weighted. The interannual reading compares prices in the reference month with those of the previous year. The underlying IPCA excludes volatile components such as food, energy, alcohol and tobacco. The underlying IPCA is a key indicator to measure inflation and changes in purchase trends. In general, a high reading is considered bullish for the euro (EUR), while a low reading is considered bassist.
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Last publication: MIÉ MAR 19, 2025 10:00
Frequency: Monthly
Current: 2.6%
Dear: 2.6%
Previous: 2.6%
Fountain: Eurostat
Source: Fx Street
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