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ECB's wage tracker points to 3.1% growth this year

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Posted on June 11, 2025

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FRANKFURT (Reuters) -Negotiated wage growth across the 20 nation euro zone is seen at 3.1% this year, including smoothed one-off payments, in line with figures projected a month earlier, the ECB's

ECB's wage tracker points to 3.1% growth this year

FRANKFURT (Reuters) -Negotiated wage growth across the 20 nation euro zone is seen at 3.1% this year, including smoothed one-off payments, in line with figures projected a month earlier, the ECB's monthly wage tracker showed on Wednesday.

With unsmoothed one-off payments, the tracker pointed to 2.9% growth in 2025, the ECB said. The ECB has long argued that wage growth around 3% would be consistent with its 2% inflation target and the fresh figures support the bank's argument that it has now delivered on its target after years of overshooting.

(Reporting by Balazs KoranyiEditing by Peter Graff)

Key Takeaways

  • ECB forecasts 3.1% wage growth in the euro zone for 2023.
  • The growth aligns with ECB's 2% inflation target.
  • Unsmooth payments indicate 2.9% growth by 2025.
  • The ECB has achieved its inflation target after years.
  • Wage growth is crucial for economic stability.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the projected wage growth for the eurozone this year?
The projected wage growth across the 20 nation eurozone is seen at 3.1% this year, including smoothed one-off payments.
How does the ECB view the relationship between wage growth and inflation?
The ECB has long argued that wage growth around 3% would be consistent with its 2% inflation target.
What is the expected wage growth for 2025 according to the ECB?
With unsmoothed one-off payments, the wage tracker pointed to 2.9% growth in 2025.

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