Eurozone inflation in December is expected to be 2.0%, slightly lower than November’s 2.1%. The European Central Bank is likely to keep interest rates unchanged in 2026. Core inflation is expected to remain steady at 2.4%. The strong euro is putting pressure on prices. Overall inflation in 2026 is projected at 1.8%. ECB staff forecasts show an increase in inflation in the coming years. Energy prices are volatile due to developments in Venezuela. Markets do not expect an ECB rate cut in February. ECB meeting dates for 2026 have been set.

Read more at Morningstar: Eurozone Inflation: What to Expect from December’s CPI Data