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German inflation rises more than expected in August

German inflation rose more than expected in August, adding to the gloom on a day when unemployment topped three million for the first time in a decade.

Business • 29 Aug

German inflation unchanged at 2% in July

German inflation remained unchanged in July, preliminary data showed today, as euro zone rate-setters mull their next steps after keeping interest rates on hold last week following a string of cuts.

Business • 31 Jul

German economy set to grow by 0.3% in 2025, DIW Berlin

The German economy is expected to grow by 0.3% this year following two consecutive years of contraction, the economic institute DIW Berlin said today, the fifth institute to raise its forecasts for 2025 and 2026.

Business • 13 Jun

German inflation rate eases to 2.1% in May

German inflation eased further in May, bringing it closer to the European Central Bank's 2% target and strengthening the case for a rate cut next week, but economic turmoil overshadows hopes for a lasting recovery.

Business • 30 May

New figures show that German inflation eased further to 2.2% in April

German inflation confirmed at 2.2% in April

German inflation eased further to 2.2% in April, the federal statistics office said today, confirming preliminary data.

Business • 14 May

Inflation eased in four sizeable German states in February, new figures show

German state inflation eases in February

Inflation eased in four sizeable German states in February, preliminary data showed today, suggesting Germany's national inflation rate could also slow down this month, in line with analysts' forecasts.

Business • 28 Feb

German inflation remained at 2.8% this month preliminary data showed today

German inflation holds steady at 2.8% in January

Germany's annual inflation rate held steady in January but core inflation eased markedly, keeping intact expectations of further interest rate cuts from the European Central Bank.

Business • 31 Jan

German inflation eased slightly in December to 2.8%, figures confirmed today

More German companies want to raise prices, Ifo says

The Ifo price expectations index in Germany rose to its highest level since April 2023 in December, with all economic sectors contributing to the increase, the economic institute Ifo said today.

Business • 16 Jan

German annual inflation remained flat at 2.4% in November, new figures show

German annual inflation unchanged at 2.4% in November

German annual inflation remained flat in November despite expectations of a second consecutive increase, breaking a downward trend in Europe's troubled largest economy.

Business • 28 Nov 24

German inflation eased slightly more than forecast to 1.8% in September, data from the federal statistics office showed today

German inflation eases, boosting hopes for more ECB cuts

German inflation fell to its lowest level since February 2021 this month, preliminary data showed today, helping European Central Bank doves build their case for another interest rate cut next month.

Business • 30 Sep 24

German inflation eased to 2% in August - its lowest level since June 2021

German inflation falls to lowest level in over 3 years

German inflation fell to its lowest level in more than three years in August, a second estimate confirmed today, making it easier for the European Central Bank to cut interest rates this week.

Business • 10 Sep 24

German inflation eased to 2% in August, its lowest level since June 2021 on the back of lower energy prices

German inflation falls to 2% in August, aiding ECB cuts

German inflation fell more than expected in August, declining to its lowest level in more than three years and making it easier for the European Central Bank to cut interest rates in September.

Business • 29 Aug 24

German inflation rose in July to 2.6%, official figures show today

German inflation confirmed at 2.6% in July

German inflation rose in July to 2.6%, the federal statistics office said today, confirming preliminary data.

Business • 09 Aug 24

Germany's GDP contracted by 0.1% in the second quarter of this year

German economy unexpectedly shrinks, inflation moves up

The German economy unexpectedly contracted in the second quarter after skirting a recession at the beginning of the year and July's inflation rose, showing the continuing struggles of the euro zone's biggest economy.

Business • 30 Jul 24

Inflation in Germany - Europe's biggest economy - edged back down to 2.2% from a year ago

German inflation slows more than expected in June

Germany's inflation rate slowed more than expected in June, official data showed today, in welcome news for the European Central Bank following last month's first interest rate cut since 2019.ne, preliminary data showed today, suggesting that national inflation could decline this month.

Business • 01 Jul 24

Cooling energy and food prices have had an easing effect on Germa inflation figures this year

German inflation rises to 2.8% in May

German inflation rose slightly more than forecast to 2.8% in May, although economists said an increase had been expected and should not alarm European Central Bank policymakers ahead of their interest rate decision next week.

Business • 29 May 24

German inflation inched up in April to 2.4% - confirming preliminary data

German final inflation confirmed at 2.4% in April

German inflation inched up in April to 2.4%, the federal statistics office said today, confirming preliminary data.

Business • 14 May 24

German consumer prices, harmonised to compare with other European Union countries, rose 2.4% in April, compared with 2.3% year-on-year in March, new figures show today

German inflation creeps up to 2.4% in April

German inflation rose slightly in April due to higher food prices and a smaller drop in energy prices than in previous months, preliminary data from the federal statistics office showed today.

Business • 29 Apr 24

Inflation in Germany - Europe's largest economy - slackened to 2.3%, its lowest level since June 2021

German inflation eases to lowest level in almost 3 years

German inflation eased in March, helped by a drop in energy and food prices, final data from the federal statistics office showed today.

Business • 12 Apr 24

Inflation in Germany - Europe's largest economy - slackened in March to 2.3%, its lowest level since June 2021.

German inflation eases to lowest level in almost 3 years

German inflation eased slightly more than expected in March, helped by a drop in energy prices, preliminary data from the federal statistics office showed today.

Business • 02 Apr 24

Falling energy prices pushed German inflation down to 2.7% in February

German inflation eases to 2.7% in February, as expected

Cheaper energy prices pushed German inflation down to 2.7% in February, according to data today that supports the case for the European Central bank to start cutting interest rates later this year.

Business • 29 Feb 24

German inflation eased in January to 3.1%, new figures confirm today

German inflation eases to 3.1% in January

German inflation eased in January to 3.1%, the federal statistics office said today, confirming preliminary data.

Business • 09 Feb 24

German inflation eased slightly more than expected in January to 3.1%, new figures show today

German inflation eases to 3.1% in January

German inflation eased slightly more than expected in January to 3.1%, preliminary data from the federal statistics office showed today, helped by a drop in energy prices.

Business • 31 Jan 24

German inflation, harmonised to compare with other European Union countries, rose in December to 3.8% year-on-year, new figures show today

German inflation rises in December due to base effects

German inflation rose in December due to base effects, putting a temporary halt on the downward trend seen in the last months and possibly offering the European Central Bank an argument in favour of keeping interest rates steady for some time.

Business • 04 Jan 24

German inflation eased in November to 2.3%, figures confirm today

German inflation eases to 2.3% in November

German inflation eased in November to 2.3%, the federal statistics office said today, confirming preliminary data.

Business • 08 Dec 23

German Inflation

German inflation rises more than expected in August

German inflation unchanged at 2% in July

German economy set to grow by 0.3% in 2025, DIW Berlin

German inflation rate eases to 2.1% in May

German inflation confirmed at 2.2% in April

German state inflation eases in February

German inflation holds steady at 2.8% in January

More German companies want to raise prices, Ifo says

German annual inflation unchanged at 2.4% in November

German inflation eases, boosting hopes for more ECB cuts

German inflation falls to lowest level in over 3 years

German inflation falls to 2% in August, aiding ECB cuts

German inflation confirmed at 2.6% in July

German economy unexpectedly shrinks, inflation moves up

German inflation slows more than expected in June

German inflation rises to 2.8% in May

German final inflation confirmed at 2.4% in April

German inflation creeps up to 2.4% in April

German inflation eases to lowest level in almost 3 years

German inflation eases to lowest level in almost 3 years

German inflation eases to 2.7% in February, as expected

German inflation eases to 3.1% in January

German inflation eases to 3.1% in January

German inflation rises in December due to base effects

German inflation eases to 2.3% in November