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The current inflation environment in the Eurozone
In December, the Eurozone experienced a significant increase in inflation, with consumer prices showing an increase of 2.4% year-on-year. This figure, confirmed by Eurostat, marks an increase compared to 2.2% in November, highlighting an upward trend that worries analysts and investors. The monthly change showed 0.4% growth, in stark contrast to the 0.3% decline in the previous month
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Core inflation analysis
Core inflation, which excludes volatile items such as fresh food and energy, maintained an annual growth rate of 2.7%. This figure is in line with previous estimates and does not show significant changes compared to the month of November. The monthly change, set at 0.5%, confirms the initial estimate after a decrease of 0.6% in the previous month. These numbers suggest relative stability, but they cannot hide concerns related to the general price trend.
Implications for markets and the global economy
The strengthening of the yen and the expectations for a possible rate hike by the Bank of Japan (BoJ) have negatively affected the markets, with the Tokyo Stock Exchange closing lower. The Nikkei index fell by 0.31%, affecting the shares of exporting companies in particular. In Europe, openness has been above parity, but uncertainty remains high. Investors are closely monitoring the evolution of the economic situation, in particular in relation to fiscal and monetary policies that could be implemented under the presidency of
Donald Trump.
Future prospects and attention to global developments
With the Chinese economy hitting its growth target and the focus on developments in the United States, investors are cautious. The news of a potential merger between Rio Tinto Group and Glencore Plc, which could become the largest ever achieved in the mining sector, adds another element of interest. In addition, Bitcoin has once again crossed the $100,000 mark, fueling investor optimism about cryptocurrencies. In this context, it is essential to stay updated on global economic dynamics and policies that could influence the trend of inflation in the Eurozone and beyond
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