Eurozone annual inflation remained unchanged at 2.4 percent in June, flash estimate issued by Eurostat showed Friday. The outcome was in line with economists' expectations.
The statistical office is slated to publish final data on July 16.
Inflation continued to stay above the European Central Bank's 'below, but close to 2 percent' target.
The European Central Bank in its monthly bulletin said that inflation rates are set to stay above 2 percent for the remainder of 2012.
Policymakers maintained the key refi rate at a record low of 1 percent at the governing council meeting held on June 6.
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June 05, 2026 16:18 ET A busy week for economic news flow saw a slew of reports being released that reflected the trends in the U.S. labor market. In Europe, economic growth and inflation data gained attention as the European Central Bank and Bank of England head for policy session later in the month. In Asia, the monetary policy session of the Indian central bank was in focus as the country, a major oil importer, reels under the pressures of a weaker rupee and rising inflation.