He Harmonized consumer prices index (IAPC) increased 2.2% year -on -year in Aprilat the same rate that was observed in March, according to official data published by Eurostat on Friday. The data has exceeded the market consensus, which expected a 2.1% reading in the informed period.
The underlying IAPC, which excludes food and energy, rose 2.7% in April compared to an acceleration of 2.4% in March, exceeding 2.5% expectations.
Economic indicator
Harmonized consumer pricing index (yoy)
The harmonized consumer prices index (IPCA) measures the changes in the prices of a representative basket of goods and services in the European Monetary Union. The IPCA, published by Eurostat With a monthly periodicity, it is harmonized because the same methodology is used in all member states and its contribution is weighted. The interannual reading compares the prices of the reference month with those of the previous year. 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: old May 02, 2025 09:00 (PREL)
Frequency: Monthly
Current: 2.2%
Dear: 2.1%
Previous: 2.2%
Fountain: Eurostat
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