EU Core Inflation Rate YoY Flash (Jan) Y/Y 2.2% vs. Exp. 2.3% (Prev. 2.3%, Low. 1.9%, High. 2.3%)

The EU core inflation rate came in slightly below expectations, registering at 2.2% year-over-year compared to the anticipated 2.3%.

Newsquawk StaffPublished 4 Feb 2026, 10:20 UTCOn the live feed at 10:00 UTC — 6 more headlines followed before this page went public

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This modest miss may suggest easing inflationary pressures, which could influence the ECB's policy stance as markets gauge the trajectory for interest rates amid ongoing growth concerns.

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