Eurozone Consumer Price Index (YoY) Preliminary 2.6% Vs. 2.5% Est.; 2.8% Prior
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The preliminary Eurozone Consumer Price Index (CPI) year-over-year has been reported at 2.6%, slightly above the estimated 2.5% and below the prior 2.8%.
March 01, 2024 | 10:09 am
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The Vanguard FTSE Europe ETF (VGK), which tracks European stocks, may see short-term impact due to the latest Eurozone CPI data.
The Eurozone CPI is a key economic indicator that can influence investor sentiment towards European markets. A higher than expected CPI could signal rising inflation, potentially leading to policy changes by the European Central Bank (ECB) that could affect market conditions. However, the slight increase from the estimate and the decrease from the prior figure suggest a mixed impact, leading to a neutral short-term score for VGK.
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