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Euro zone inflation dips less than expected to 2.4% in February

Inflation in the Eurozone dropped to 2.4% in February 2025, down from 2.5% in January, according to Eurostat.
The European Central Bank is expected to cut its benchmark interest rate to 2.5% on Thursday, aiding borrowing costs for consumers and businesses.
Economic growth concerns have intensified due to stagnation in the last three months of 2024, compounded by cautious consumer spending and political uncertainties in France and Germany.
Isabel Schnabel of the ECB noted that recent economic changes may limit the extent of future rate cuts, suggesting that risks to inflation might be increasing.

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Tagesschau

Hairdresser, Bakers and Co: Eurozone inflation down slightly

Whether it's a baker, a supermarket or a cinema, consumers in the eurozone have to spend more on it. However, inflation has fallen slightly - but less than expected.

18 hours ago·Hamburg, Germany

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Eldiario.es

Inflation in the eurozone moderates to 2.4% in February after four months upwards

Inflation was moderated by a tenth compared to January by the containment of energy price developments, which rose by 0.2 per cent compared to 1.9 per cent in the previous month.

18 hours ago·Spain

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Associated Press News

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Inflation eases to 2.4% in Europe, supporting likely central bank rate cut

Inflation in Europe eased to 2.4% in February, supporting the case for another interest rate cut from the European Central Bank but leaving open how far the central bank will go in lowering borrowing costs. The February figure for the…

18 hours ago·United States

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Wall Street Journal

ECB Primes Fresh Rate Cut as Inflation Begins to Ease Again

Eurozone prices lost pace for the first time since September, cementing expectations of a new interest-rate cut on Thursday

19 hours ago·New York, United States

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Reuters

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Euro zone inflation ticks lower in boost to ECB rate cut bets

Euro zone inflation dipped a bit less than expected last month but its most closely watched component also dropped, sealing the case for another ECB interest rate cut on Thursday and solidifying bets for further policy easing in the coming months.

19 hours ago·United Kingdom

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