Eurozone March final CPI +2.6% vs +2.5% y/y prelim

Latest data released by Eurostat - 16 April 2026 Prior +1.9%Core CPI +2.3% vs +2.3% y/y prelimPrior +2.4%No surprises there as euro area inflation is seen picking up in March as a result of surging energy prices. The US-Iran conflict is the main issue impacting the inflation outlook now and will continue to be the case for the… Prior +1.9% Core CPI +2.3% vs +2.3% y/y prelim Prior +2.4% No surprises there as euro area inflation is seen picking up in March as a result of surging energy prices. Prior +1.9% Core CPI +2.3% vs +2.3% y/y prelim Prior +2.4% No surprises there as euro area inflation is seen picking up in March as a result of surging energy prices. The US-Iran conflict is the main issue impacting the inflation outlook now and will continue to be the case for the months ahead. The monthly inflation estimate is seen rising by 1.3% in March, after a 0.6% increase in… For traders, releases like this can quickly shift rate expectations, currency direction, index futures and broad risk sentiment. Watch the next move in the dollar, front-end yields and index futures to see whether the market prices this release as a true surprise or only a passing headline.