Eurozone inflation rises to 3.3% in August, driven by surging energy costs

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Eurozone inflation rises to 3.3% in August, driven by surging energy costs

⚡ Markets: Increases the probability of an ECB rate hike, which would strengthen the Euro and weigh on European equities. Higher energy costs act as a tax on consumers and businesses, potentially leading to stagflation.EURUSDDAXEuro Stoxx 50

Annual inflation in the Eurozone accelerated to 3.3% in August from 2.9% in July, reaching its highest level in nearly three years. The jump was primarily driven by a 14.3% surge in energy prices, increasing pressure on the European Central Bank to raise interest rates in its upcoming meeting.

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Financial pressCNBC — Euro zone inflation is back above 3%. Higher interest rates are likely to follow

Google WestGoogle News (Spain) — La inflación en la eurozona se eleva al 3,3% en agosto impulsada por la energía

West MSMLa Repubblica — Istat, balzo dell’inflazione al 3,3% in agosto. Pesa la nuova fiammata dell’energia

RegionalAnadolu Agency — Eurozone inflation hits highest since September 2023 as energy costs accelerate

Financial pressBloomberg — Euro-Zone Inflation Jumps to Highest in Almost Three Years

Financial pressFinancial Times — Eurozone inflation rises to 3.3% in August

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