German August CPI Rises 2.9% Annually, Below Forecasts
Germany's preliminary August CPI rose 2.9% y/y, below 3.0% forecast; HICP also missed at 2.9% vs 3.1% expected.
31/08/2026 12:114 min read
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August inflation readings rise across German states
August CPI in key German states rose, pointing to a national print near 2.9-3.0%, reinforcing ECB rate hike expectations.
31/08/2026 08:215 min read
German state CPI data scheduled for release today
Germany's state-level CPI data due today; headline inflation expected to rise to 3.0%.
31/08/2026 04:315 min read
ECB's Schnabel: Put euro on blockchain, stablecoins can't replace central bank money
ECB's Isabel Schnabel argued at Jackson Hole that the euro should be issued on a blockchain, and stablecoins cannot replace central bank money for settlement.
30/08/2026 22:279 min read