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MNI BRIEF: EZ PPI At Fresh Euro-era High, But Below Forecasts

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Factory gate inflation in the eurozone rose again in April, albeit at a slower monthly pace than in March, partly helped by lower energy costs. On the month, the producer price index rose 1.2%, higher by 37.2% year on year, both a touch below financial market expectations.

Energy inflation fell 2.1% m/m, but still recorded a staggering 99.2% increase year-on-year.

Central banks are wrestling globally with higher inflation, with rising oil and gas costs and supply chain disruptions impacting produce cosrs. Despite lower energy costs in April, there will probably be a reversal in next month's data, reflecting the rise in oil prices through May

MNI London Bureau | +44 203-865-3812 | les.commons@marketnews.com
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