Eurozone inflation climbs to 2.5% in January
What’s up, folks? The Eurozone’s inflation nudged up to 2.5%, a tiny jump from the 2.4% December estimate. It looks like the price fairy’s been dancing a bit faster, thanks to some energy price fireworks.
Key Takeaways
- Core inflation stayed steady at 2.7%—no surprise fireworks here.
- Services inflation eased from 4.0% to 3.9%, hinting that maybe people are finally taking a breather from endless streaming.
- Energy prices burst, sending the headline higher in a shockingly bright show.
ECB’s Playbook
While the headline leapt, the ECB is playing it cool: they see this as a “blip,” and believe disinflation is back on track.
Consensus? A 25‑basis‑point rate cut at the March meeting.
What Might Hit the Course?
Future easing outcomes will hinge on a handful of factors—especially the fallout from US tariffs and the USD’s surging climb. Keep an eye on that wave.
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