Slightly lower than the initial estimate of February, inflation in the eurozone was formed last month, mainly due to the unexpected recession of consumer prices in Germany, with the measurement for Greece, however, remaining unchanged.

According to Eurostat data, the Consumer Price Index (EDC) in the euro area ‘Ran’ at a rate of 2.3% per year In February, instead of 2.4%, which was the preliminary measurement of the European Statistical Service, after 2.5% of January.

On a monthly basis, the rate of change in the CPC was also revised slightly lower at 0.4% from 0.5% which was the initial estimate.

However, the structural inflation, which excludes the volatile prices of food and energy, which is closely monitored by monetary policymakers, has been maintained unchanged at 2.6% In February, although on a monthly basis it also set slightly lower at 0.5% from 0.6%.

In terms of Greece, however, Eurostat confirmed its preliminary measurement for an annual rate of 3%, after 3.1% in January.

This slight reduction alleviates investors and economists that an unexpected rise in inflationary pressure could prevent the European Central Bank from continuing interest rates.

The Central Bank, however, said that uncertainty has increased significantly and therefore did not make a decision until it collects as much data as possible.

This is because the ECB has to take into account commercial tensions, the possible increase in budget spending on the block, the greater burden that the Union has to raise on Ukraine’s defense, but also to reduce energy costs.

It is noted that purchases give Happiness of 50% -60% will make the ECB proceed to a new interest rates in Aprilbut they are confident that there will be a move from the Central Bank to June. They also expect that it will make another decline by the end of this year, which will lead the deposit rate to 2%.

The ECB is now expecting that inflation in the eurozone will remain close to current levels by the end of the year, before falling to a 2% target in the first quarter of 2026.