EU ECB Consumer Inflation Expectations (Feb) 2.5% (Prev. 2.6%)

Newsquawk StaffPublished 27 Mar 2026, 09:20 UTC

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China's Commerce Minister says they are willing to expand imports from the EU and hopes the EU relaxes curbs on high-tech products

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ECB Consumer Expectations Survey (Feb): 97% of the responses were recorded before the onset of the war in the Middle East on 28 February; Median consumer perceptions of inflation over the past 12 months remained unchanged

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EU ECB Consumer Inflation Expectations (Feb) 2.5% (Prev. 2.6%)

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Second round of tallying by Japan's Rengo indicates that the average wage increase was 5.12% (vs initial 5.26%), via Nikkei; small and medium-sized enterprises at 5.03%

08:58

China and EU auto industry bodies sign an MoU to promote cross-border data flow, state media reports

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The latest consumer inflation expectations for the Eurozone have dropped slightly to 2.5% in February from 2.6% previously. While this decline is modest, it could be interpreted as a sign that inflationary pressures are easing, potentially influencing the ECB’s future policy decisions. Traders should watch for any shifts in rate expectations and the implications for the euro and fixed income markets.

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