BRUSSELS — The inflation rate in the 19-country eurozone has risen further, but largely because of a global rise in oil prices.
The European Union's statistics agency said Friday that the annual inflation rate hit 2
Stripping out volatile items like energy, food, alcohol and tobacco, the inflation rate actually declined, to 1
Higher inflation is often a sign of a strengthening economy, but the rise in energy costs is expected to hurt the region.
Overall, analysts say that the figures mean the European Central Bank will likely remain on track to phase out its stimulus program and start raising interest rates late next year.
The Associated Press
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