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May 24, 2026

European Week Ahead

Weekly UpdateMacro Economic IndicatorsOther

A preview of the week's key European economic data, focusing on flash inflation reports for Germany, France, Italy, and Spain, and a series of central bank speeches.

Key Takeaways

  • 1.Flash inflation prints are expected to show increases in France, Spain, and Italy for May, primarily driven by core services and energy base effects.
  • 2.German headline inflation is forecast to remain steady at 2.9% yoy, although core inflation is expected to tick up to 2.6% due to rebounding services prices.
  • 3.A busy week for central bank communication features multiple speeches from ECB's Lane and Lagarde, as well as BoE's Bailey and Breeden.

Table of Contents

  • Euro Area
  • United Kingdom
  • Scandinavia
  • Switzerland
  • Exhibit 1: Events in the Week Ahead
  • Disclosure Appendix

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