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Posted on August 30, 2025
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Add as preferred source on GoogleSpain's EU-harmonised inflation rate remains at 2.7% in August, matching analyst expectations. Core inflation is at 2.4%, according to INE data.
(Reuters) -Spain's European Union-harmonised 12-month inflation rate remained at 2.7% in August, from the period through July, preliminary data from the National Statistics Institute (INE) showed on Friday.
The 12-month EU-harmonised inflation was in line with the 2.7% expected by analysts polled by Reuters.
Core inflation, which strips out volatile fresh food and energy prices, was 2.4% year-on-year, the INE data showed.
Spain's 12-month national inflation was 2.7%, unchanged from 2.7% in July. Analysts polled by Reuters expected a 2.8% rate.
(Reporting by Mireia Merino, editing by Inti Landauro)
Inflation is the rate at which the general level of prices for goods and services rises, eroding purchasing power. It is typically measured annually.
Core inflation measures the long-term trend in prices by excluding volatile items such as food and energy. It provides a clearer view of underlying inflation trends.
The EU-harmonised inflation rate is a measure of inflation that is standardized across European Union member states, allowing for consistent comparison.
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