While global markets They operate with volatility for weeks, to the compass of the novelties of the commercial war that the US government of Donald Trump, This Friday, inflation data from three key countries in Europe were known. The bags of the old continent, for the moment, respond with rises.
Next, the price indices that were disseminated:
How much was inflation in France?
He Consumer Price Index (CPI) in France increased 0.9% year -on -year in Februaryaccording to the report of the National Statistics Office. This figure is in line with the preliminary reading and the predictions made by the analysts.
Before the announcement, analysts had predicted an inflation rate harmonized with the European Union of 0.9% on average for February. This prognosis, as it turned out, was precise, with the real inflation rate coinciding with the expected figure.
Inflation accelerated in Spain
The CPI rose to 3 % year -on -year, a tenth more than the previous month, for the increase in electricity, While food inflation increased four tenths, up to 2.2%.
The National Statistics Institute (INE) confirmed on Friday the inflation data advanced two weeks ago. Meanwhile, the underlying inflation rate (without energy or unprocessed foods) stood at 2.2%, two tenths less than the previous month.
The increase in the general rate, The highest since June 2024it reflects the increase in electricity prices that were moderated in February last year.
Wholesale prices in Germany
German wholesale prices experienced a 1.6% increase in February Compared to the same month of the previous year, according to the Federal Statistics Office on Friday.
European actions rebound
After knowing this data, The main European stock markets operated on the rise. For example, the German Dax index advanced 1.1% and French CAC 40 rose 0.9%.
Source: Ambito
