German inflation confirmed at 2.4% in October


BERLIN (Reuters) – German inflation rose to 2.4% in October, the federal statistics office said on Tuesday, confirming preliminary data.
German consumer prices, harmonised to compare with other European Union countries, had risen by 1.8% year-on-year in September.
(Writing by Friederike Heine, editing by Rachel More)
Inflation is the rate at which the general level of prices for goods and services rises, eroding purchasing power. It is typically measured as an annual percentage increase.
Consumer prices refer to the prices paid by households for goods and services. They are a key component in calculating inflation and reflect the cost of living.
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