Germany's EU harmonized inflation weakened in January as estimated earlier, final data released the Federal Statistical Office showed Wednesday.
Inflation as per the harmonized index of consumer prices (HICP) slowed to 1.9 percent in January from 2 percent in December.
The HICP dropped 0.7 percent compared to December, when it increased by 0.9 percent. The latest fall was in line with economists' forecast.
At the same time, inflation as per the consumer price index eased to 1.7 percent in January from 2 percent in December, which was revised down from 2.1 percent. The latest figure matched flash estimates.
Month-on-month, consumer prices decreased by 0.5 percent as estimated earlier. This followed a 0.9 percent gain in December, data showed.
For comments and feedback contact: editorial@rttnews.com
Economic News
What parts of the world are seeing the best (and worst) economic performances lately? Click here to check out our Econ Scorecard and find out! See up-to-the-moment rankings for the best and worst performers in GDP, unemployment rate, inflation and much more.
June 12, 2026 17:14 ET Major central bank action was the focus this week in economic news. The European Central Bank became the first major central bank to move in response to the rising inflationary pressures in the backdrop of the conflict in the Middle East. In North America, the U.S. inflation and trade data as well as Canada’s central bank decision gained attention. The Chinese trade data was the main news in Asia.