📊 The flash estimate showed annual inflation at 3.8% in September, up from 3.2% in August, with energy remaining the biggest contributor to the increase. Eurostat’s next update is scheduled for October 16.
Why does it matter ?
Inflation data can influence expectations around future ECB policy, bond yields and the euro. A stronger reading may keep pressure on policymakers, while a softer result could reduce expectations for further tightening.
For markets, the key question is not just the headline number, but whether price pressures are becoming broader or starting to cool.
⚡️ Inflation remains one of the key signals for Europe’s next policy move.