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Euro area inflation nudges up in August to 3.2% as energy prices jump

Eurozone August final CPI +3.2% vs +3.3% y/y expectedPrior +2.9%Eurozone August final core CPI +2.4% vs +2.4% y/y expectedPrior +2.5%The breakdownThe final estimate shows a mild revision lower to headline annual inflation, recording 3.2% in August. The monthly estimate still reaffirms a 0.4% move hi

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EUR/USD (Euro / US Dollar) · Why linked: Eurozone CPI data is a key driver for ECB policy and EUR/USD direction; confirmed final release. Market context: Bearish for EUR as inflation accelerated above expectations (core steady but headline rose).

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