German inflation accelerated in April fueled by higher energy prices, yet remained below expectations, flash estimate published by Destatis showed Wednesday.
Consumer price inflation rose to 2.9 percent in April from 2.7 percent in March. Inflation was expected to rise to 3.0 percent.
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April 24, 2026 15:15 ET Economics news flow was relatively light this week even as the conflict in the Middle East continued, raising concerns for policymakers. In the U.S., spending data, initial jobless claims and pending home sales were the highlights. Business confidence in the biggest euro area economy was in focus in Europe. Inflation data from Japan gained attention in Asia.