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German inflation confirmed at 2.0% in December

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Posted on January 16, 2026

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· Last updated: January 19, 2026

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BERLIN, Jan 16 (Reuters) - German inflation slowed in December to 2.0%, the federal statistics office said on Friday, confirming preliminary data. Inflation, or consumer prices harmonised to compare

German inflation confirmed at 2.0% in December

Overview of German Inflation

BERLIN, Jan 16 (Reuters) - German inflation slowed in December to 2.0%, the federal statistics office said on Friday, confirming preliminary data.

Comparison with Previous Month

Inflation, or consumer prices harmonised to compare with other European Union countries, stood at 2.6% year-on-year in November.

Further Details from Statistics Office

The statistics office gives more detailed monthly data on its website.

(Reporting by Miranda Murray, Editing by Friederike Heine)

Key Takeaways

  • German inflation rate confirmed at 2.0% for December.
  • Inflation was 2.6% year-on-year in November.
  • Data confirmed by the federal statistics office.
  • Inflation compared with other EU countries.
  • Detailed data available on the statistics office website.

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 as an annual percentage increase.
What is monetary policy?
Monetary policy refers to the actions taken by a country's central bank to control the money supply and interest rates to achieve macroeconomic objectives such as controlling inflation, consumption, growth, and liquidity.

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