Core inflation, which excludes more volatile energy, food, alcohol and tobacco prices, stood at 2.3% in the year to December, down from 2.4% in November, while the annual rate of services inflation cooled to 3.4%, compared with 3.5% in November.

European shares were on the rise as investors awaited eurozone employment and GDP data, as well as an update on U.S. inflation. Friday's U.S. data focus is on September PCE inflation , the Fed's preferred gauge of inflation, which was delayed by the ...

Europe’s annual inflation reached 2.2% in November 2025, up slightly from 2.1% in October, marking a steady rise in consumer prices across the Euro Area. This seemingly moderate increase carries significant consequences for travelers trying to manage costs during their European trips.

German inflation slowed more than expected in December, dipping to 2.0% year on year, preliminary data from the federal statistics office showed on Tuesday.

Across the UK and the euro area, we see scope for further interest-rate cuts to support government bonds in the year ahead. Read more here.

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Spain’s inflation rate fell to 2.9% in December, helped by lower fuel prices, according to preliminary data from the INE.

U.K. annual inflation stayed at an elevated level in August, likely keeping the Bank of England on wait-and-see mode as it prepares to hold its key interest rate this week. Consumer prices were 3.8% higher than the same month of last year, matching July ...