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Lagarde Warns of Higher Prices as Eurozone Inflation Surges Amid Energy Shock
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Moneycontrol•28-09-2026, 23:48
Lagarde Warns of Higher Prices as Eurozone Inflation Surges Amid Energy Shock
- •European Central Bank President Christine Lagarde stated the eurozone economy remains resilient despite an energy shock, but warned of higher energy prices pushing inflation up and creating growth risks.
- •Euro area headline inflation increased to 3.2% in August from 2.9% in July, with energy inflation climbing to 14.3%.
- •The ECB raised its key interest rates by 25 basis points earlier this month and will continue to assess inflation, underlying price pressures, and the impact of monetary policy.
- •Lagarde indicated the ECB anticipates higher inflation in the future but has not yet seen evidence of the energy shock becoming embedded in wages.
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Euro area headline inflation rose to 3.2% in August from 2.9% in July, while energy inflation climbed to 14.3%.
The European Central Bank raised its key interest rates by 25 basis points earlier in the month and intends to continue assessing inflation, underlying price pressures, and borrowing costs.
European Central Bank President Christine Lagarde noted that, despite higher inflation ahead, there is no evidence yet that the energy shock has become embedded in wages.
