Eurozone inflation hits a Middle East war high, but core pressures remain contained
β’ Eurozone headline inflation rose from 2.9% to 3.3% in August, reaching a peak since the onset of the Middle East conflict. β’ Despite the headline increase, core inflation remained contained, falling back to 2.4% as underlying price pressures stayed surprisingly benign. β’ Upside risks persist due to potential energy price spikes, drought-related supply chain disruptions, and rising wage growth indicators.
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