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EU inflation hits three-year high driven by energy costs
Inflation in the European Union accelerated to 3.8 percent in September, reaching its highest level since September 2023. This increase is primarily attributed to surging energy prices, which rose by 18.9 percent in the eurozone compared to the previous year.
Within the EU, Romania recorded the highest inflation rate at 6.5 percent, followed by Lithuania at 6.1 percent and Bulgaria at 5.6 percent. Conversely, Sweden reported the lowest rate at 1.0 percent. In Poland, the HICP inflation rate rose to 4.0 percent in September, up from 3.5 percent in August.
In the Czech Republic, inflation rates varied by reporting standard; Eurostat reported a rate of 2.2 percent, while the Czech Statistical Office noted an increase to 2.5 percent. Economic sentiment in the region also shows volatility, with industrial confidence in some areas declining due to lower production expectations and rising costs.
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- [○ 1 SOURCE] Poland's HICP inflation rose to 4.0 percent in September.
- [● 2 SOURCES] The EU HICP inflation rate rose to 3.8 percent in September. www.e15.cz
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The Czech Republic's inflation rate was 2.2 percent according to Eurostat. www.e15.cz
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The European Central Bank increased deposit rates to 2.50 percent. www.e15.cz
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Energy prices in the eurozone were 18.9 percent higher in September compared to the previous year.
- [● 2 SOURCES] Romania recorded the highest inflation rate in the EU at 6.5 percent. www.e15.cz
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Czech economic confidence index fell by 1.6 points to 97.9 in October. www.investujeme.cz
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Industrial confidence in the Czech Republic saw a sharp decline in production expectations. www.investujeme.cz