Inflation

EU News

Protesters clash with police near Colosseum amid Italy-wide strike

People have taken to the streets again in dozens of Italian cities to protest against the rising cost of living, as part of a general strike called by grassroots unions.

30 October 2026

Economy

Germany, France, Italy and Spain: Where was inflation highest in October?

Inflation rose in Italy and France, held in Spain and fell in Germany in October. What is driving the gap between Europe's largest economies and will the European Central Bank hike again in December?

30 October 2026

Economy

Italy inflation surges to 5.4% in October as energy costs bite

Italian inflation rose 5.4% in October from a year earlier, a sharp rise from the 4.2% rate in September, Italy's statistics agency Istat said on Friday.

30 October 2026

Markets

Bank of Japan says inflation hit 2% target after 13 years

The Bank of Japan said on Friday inflation had hit its 2% target, more than 13 years after it adopted the goal in a bid to pull the economy out of deflation, but held off hiking interest rates for now.

30 October 2026

Economy

‘I cannot remain neutral’: Lagarde explains her early ECB exit

Lagarde says she is leaving the ECB early because she can no longer stay neutral. She also revealed the ECB debated a hike and hinted at a December move.

29 October 2026

Economy

ECB holds rates at 2.5% on the day Lagarde announces her early exit

The European Central Bank kept its deposit rate at 2.5% on Thursday, hours after President Christine Lagarde said she would leave next February, months before her term ends, as France's bond market turmoil and inflation at 3.8% cloud the outlook for the eurozone.

29 October 2026

Economy

Fed holds rates days before US midterms but two officials dissented

The Federal Reserve kept interest rates unchanged on Wednesday, six days before the midterms, but two officials, including Governor Lisa Cook, whom US President Donald Trump is trying to fire, voted for a hike, with inflation at 3.7% and investors still braced for a rise in December.

28 October 2026

Economy

What to expect from the Federal Reserve's next rate decision

The Federal Reserve is expected to keep interest rates on hold on Wednesday, six days before the US midterm elections, but with inflation at 3.7% and oil prices still elevated, investors see another hike in December as likely and will scour Chair Kevin Warsh's words for clues.

27 October 2026

Economy

Grocery prices across Europe: Where is food most expensive and why?

Grocery prices vary widely across Europe. Bread can cost more than three times as much in one country as in another. Euronews Business takes a closer look at the differences and what drives them.

24 October 2026

EU.XL

Less product, same price: what is supermarket ‘shrinkflation’?

From chocolate bars to toothpaste, everyday products are getting smaller while prices stay the same. Known as “shrinkflation,” this is making groceries increasingly expensive for Europeans, who end up paying the same for less.

23 October 2026

EU.XL

Three inflation realities. Why Europe’s price shock is so uneven

Finland, Germany and Lithuania share the euro and the ECB’s 2.50% deposit rate, but with September inflation at 2.7%, 3.3% and 6.1% respectively, they show how one policy meets different price realities.

22 October 2026

Economy

UK inflation jumps more than expected fuelling rate hike expectations

Britain's annual inflation rate accelerated by more than expected in September, rising to 3.5% on surging fuel prices. This comes a week before the UK government presents its autumn budget and as UK public sector net debt tops £3 trillion.

21 October 2026

EU.XL

High rent, expensive food: Can the EU help citizens with inflation?

Volatile energy prices have pushed consumer price indices across major EU economies. Now, they nearly double the ECB’s inflation target of 2%.

21 October 2026

EU.XL

Inflation squeeze pushes Europeans onto the streets. Can the EU help?

Euro-area inflation climbed to 3.8%, its highest in recent months, and Europeans are taking to the streets to demand relief from soaring energy, food and housing costs. Watch the video.

20 October 2026

Business

Inflation and interest rates: Expert advice on managing your money

Careful budgeting, managing borrowing costs, protecting cash reserves and limiting financial risks: experts tell Euronews how households and businesses can cope with inflation and high interest rates.

19 October 2026

EU.XL

Can Europe beat the cost-of-living crisis?

From supermarket shelves and energy bills to housing and education, rising prices are putting pressure on households across Europe. But which sectors are being hit hardest by inflation? What is the EU doing to ease the burden on consumers?

19 October 2026