Eurozone consumer price inflation was stable in February, while core price growth slowed, flash figures from Eurostat showed Tuesday. The consumer price index rose 0.9 percent year-on-year, same as in January, and in line with economists' expectations. Inflation was in positive territory for a second straight month.
Core inflation, which excludes prices of energy, food, alcohol & tobacco, eased to 1.1 percent from 1.4 percent in January. This also matched economists' expectations. Compared to the previous month, consumer prices rose 0.2 percent in February, same as in January.
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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.