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Inflation of the euro area decreased to 2.4% in February, but according to Flash data from the Eurostat statistical agency from the statistical agency.
Economists surveyed by Reuters expected inflation to drop to 2.3% in February, compared to 2.5% of January reading.
Inflation of the euro area was again accelerating in the fourth quarter, but the decision -makers of the European Central Bank remain optimistic about its trajectory. Accounts from the central bank January meeting Last week, they showed that decision -makers thought that inflation was on the way to reach 2%, despite some fears.
EBC meets again this week and is widely expected to announce another reduction in interest, which would mean the sixth reduction from the time of making the monetary policy easier.
The markets will also pay special attention to the ECB statement, which accompany the decision about the stake, looking for guidelines on the assessment of inflation and limitations of monetary policy by decision -makers.
Monday's data appear after several main economies in the euro zone reported inflationary data last week. Temporary data showed that February inflation remained unchanged at higher than expected 2.8% in GermanyBut he softened to 0.9% violently France. Readings are harmonized in the euro area to ensure comparativeness.
This Breaking News is updated.