Central Banks

Euro-Zone Inflation Revised Down for September, Backing ECB Cut

  • Consumer prices rose 1.7%, rather than 1.8%, Eurostat says
  • Readings for core and services gauges were also lowered
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Euro-area inflation slowed more than initially reported – cementing the case for a second straight interest-rate cut by the European Central Bank.

Consumer-price growth moderated to 1.7% in September from 2.2% the previous month, Eurostat reported Thursday. The initial estimate was 1.8%.