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Spain's 12-month EU-harmonised inflation remains at 2.7% in August

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Posted on August 30, 2025

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(Reuters) -Spain's European Union-harmonised 12-month inflation rate remained at 2.7% in August, from the period through July, preliminary data from the National Statistics Institute (INE) showed on

Spain's 12-month EU-harmonised inflation remains at 2.7% in August

Spain's Inflation Overview

(Reuters) -Spain's European Union-harmonised 12-month inflation rate remained at 2.7% in August, from the period through July, preliminary data from the National Statistics Institute (INE) showed on Friday.

Core Inflation Insights

The 12-month EU-harmonised inflation was in line with the 2.7% expected by analysts polled by Reuters.

Analysts' Expectations

Core inflation, which strips out volatile fresh food and energy prices, was 2.4% year-on-year, the INE data showed.

Spain's 12-month national inflation was 2.7%, unchanged from 2.7% in July. Analysts polled by Reuters expected a 2.8% rate.

(Reporting by Mireia Merino, editing by Inti Landauro)

Key Takeaways

  • Spain's EU-harmonised inflation rate is 2.7% for August.
  • Core inflation, excluding food and energy, is at 2.4%.
  • Analysts expected the inflation rate to remain at 2.7%.
  • National inflation rate also remains unchanged at 2.7%.
  • Data provided by Spain's National Statistics Institute (INE).

Frequently Asked Questions

What is inflation?
Inflation is the rate at which the general level of prices for goods and services rises, eroding purchasing power. It is typically measured annually.
What is core inflation?
Core inflation measures the long-term trend in prices by excluding volatile items such as food and energy. It provides a clearer view of underlying inflation trends.
What is the EU-harmonised inflation rate?
The EU-harmonised inflation rate is a measure of inflation that is standardized across European Union member states, allowing for consistent comparison.

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