Euro zone inflation dips to 2.2% in March as U.S. tariffs loom
- Eurozone inflation decreased to 2.2% in March from 2.3% in February, close to the European Central Bank's two-percent target, according to Eurostat.
- The European Central Bank lowered its benchmark deposit rate to 2.5% to support the economy amidst inflation concerns, with President Christine Lagarde warning about U.S. Tariff risks.
- Analysts from Capital Economics stated that the decline in inflation reinforces the case for another interest rate cut on April 17.
- March saw a slight acceleration in food-price inflation, while energy prices fell by negative 0.7% compared to the previous month, as reported by Eurostat.
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Eurozone inflation slows to 2.2% in March
BRUSSELS, Belgium – Inflation in the eurozone slowed further in March, calmed by an easing of energy tariffs and prices in the services sector, the EU’s statistics agency said on Tuesday. Inflation in the single currency area reached 2.2 percent, down slightly from the 2.3 percent figure for February, Eurostat said, bringing the rate close
Falling inflation: path for next ECB interest rate cut is clear
Inflation in the euro area continued to weaken in March. The next interest rate decision of the European Central Bank is due in mid-April. Experts assume that the currency keepers will reduce the key interest rates again.
Hopes for interest rate cuts from the ECB are alive
Inflation in the eurozone is falling towards target. This means that there could be one or two more interest rate cuts from the European Central Bank (ECB) during the first half of the year. This could be good news for Swedes with expensive mortgages, as it will reduce the upward pressure on interest rates in Sweden as well.
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