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Finvaulta tracks 13 editions of Snap from ING, published between August 17, 2026 and September 1, 2026. Each edition is summarized on its own page.

Latest edition · September 1, 2026

ING Think eurozone inflation at middle east war high but no sign of core inflation moving up yet

Eurozone headline inflation accelerated to 3.3% in August 2026 due to higher energy prices linked to the Middle East conflict, while core inflation fell back to 2.4%. This combination facilitates an ECB interest rate hike in September but clouds the outlook for further tightening.

Eurozone headline inflation increased from 2.9% to 3.3% year-on-year in August 2026, marking a new high since the Middle East conflict began six months prior. The increase was driven primarily by energy inflation accelerating to 14.3% YoY, alongside a slight rise in goods inflation to 1.2%. However, core inflation dropped back to 2.4%—unchanged from February—supported by a decline in services inflation to 3.0% and stable food inflation at 1.2%. While upside risks from supply chains and wage growth remain, the benign core rate makes a September ECB hike easier to execute while leaving future hikes up for debate.

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Key takeaways from the latest edition

  • 1.Eurozone headline inflation rose from 2.9% to 3.3% in August 2026, reaching its highest level since the onset of the Middle East conflict due to surging energy prices.
  • 2.Core inflation remains contained at 2.4%, matching pre-conflict levels in February, showing little immediate energy cost pass-through.
  • 3.Services inflation declined to 3.0% and food inflation held at 1.2%, while goods inflation crept up to 1.2%.

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  • Eurozone inflation hits a Middle East war high, but core pressures remain contained
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Editions tracked
13
First edition
August 17, 2026
Latest edition
September 1, 2026
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