What was the inflation rate in North Rhine-Westphalia in February?

Inflation in North Rhine-Westphalia fell to 1.8% year-on-year in February.

Did inflation ease in other German states?

Yes, inflation also eased in Bavaria and Lower Saxony, both reporting 1.9% in February.

When will the national inflation data for Germany be released?

Official national inflation data for Germany was due to be released on Friday at 2 p.m.

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German Inflation Eases Ahead of National Data

27 Feb

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Summary

Inflation fell below 2% in North Rhine-Westphalia in February.
Bavaria and Lower Saxony also saw inflation rates ease.
National inflation data is expected later today.

German Inflation Eases Ahead of National Data

Inflationary pressures have subsided in several German states as February data became available. North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany's most populous state, reported an inflation rate of 1.8% year-on-year, falling below the 2% threshold.

Further easing was observed in Bavaria and Lower Saxony, where inflation decreased to 1.9% from previous month's figures. These regional trends suggest a potential moderation in the upcoming national inflation rate for Germany.

Economists surveyed by Reuters anticipate the harmonized national inflation rate to hold steady at 2.1% compared to the prior month. This comes as Euro zone inflation reached a 16-month low in January, raising concerns about potential slowdowns in price growth.

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