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Euro zone inflation eases to 2% and is likely to move below target in 2026

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Frankfurt, Germany

January 09, 2026 (Updated: January 21, 2026) 0 Center Positive I want money/finance advice

TheWkly Analysis

Euro zone inflation eased to 2% in December, down from 2.4% in November, and is projected to fall below the European Central Bank’s target in 2026. Core inflation also slowed, though it remained higher than the headline rate. The data strengthens expectations that the ECB will keep interest rates stable or begin cutting later in 2026. Economists caution that energy prices and wage growth remain key uncertainties.

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What this means for you:

•	Easing inflation could affect household budgets, but the pace may still shape price-setting and wage decisions.
•	If rates stay stable as expected, borrowing and savings returns may adjust more slowly than during high-inflation periods.
•	Watch how core inflation trends evolve, since it stays above the headline figure in the summary.

Key Entities

• Euro zone - The 20-country region using the euro where inflation eased.
• European Central Bank (ECB) - The central bank monitoring inflation and setting rates.
• Core inflation - Inflation excluding volatile items, still above headline.
• Energy prices - A key uncertainty that could affect inflation trends.

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