Huo Xing Finance reports that on July 31, inflation in the eurozone rose amid rising oil prices following the breakdown of the U.S.-Iran ceasefire agreement, further strengthening market expectations that the European Central Bank will raise interest rates again. Data released by Eurostat on Friday showed that eurozone consumer prices increased by 2.9% year-over-year in July, up from 2.8% in June. This figure matched the median forecast of economists, following stronger-than-expected inflation readings from France and Spain. In the eurozone, energy prices rose by 10%, while service prices and core inflation, excluding volatile items such as energy and food, also accelerated.
Eurozone inflation rises to 2.9% in July amid U.S.-Iran tensions
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Eurozone inflation reached 2.9% year-over-year in July, fueled by rising oil prices following the collapse of a U.S.-Iran ceasefire. Energy prices increased by 10%, and core inflation also rose. The European Central Bank is expected to raise rates again. Traders are monitoring altcoins amid shifting macroeconomic conditions.
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