Eurostat, the statistical office of the European Union (EU), announced on the 31st (local time) that the Consumer Price Index (CPI) for the Eurozone in October rose by 2.0% compared to the same period last year. This is 0.1 percentage points higher than the expected value of 1.9%.



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The CPI is an index that indicates the price changes of goods and services purchased by consumers. When the actual figure is higher than expected, it implies a positive outlook and value for the euro, whereas a lower figure indicates a negative outlook.


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