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Eurozone Inflation Declines, ECB Poised for Further Rate Cuts

German and Spanish inflation rates drop, reinforcing expectations for the European Central Bank to ease monetary policy.

  • German inflation falls to 2% in August, hitting the ECB's target for the first time since 2021.
  • Spanish inflation reaches a one-year low, with consumer prices rising 2.4% from a year ago.
  • The ECB is expected to cut interest rates in September, following an initial reduction in June.
  • Lower energy prices and favorable base effects contribute to the decline in inflation.
  • Despite easing inflation, underlying price pressures and services costs remain significant concerns for policymakers.
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