Economics

Euro-Area Inflation Slows, Adding to Case for ECB Stimulus Move

  • Rate fell to 0.9% in September, undershooting forecast for 1%
  • ECB downgraded outlook for consumer prices at last meeting
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Euro-area inflation unexpectedly slowed last month, handing another argument to those in favor of the European Central Bank’s recent monetary stimulus package.