EU agricultural output prices fall as input costs rise
Output prices fell 5.8% annually in the second quarter, while non-investment inputs rose 4.7%.
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Output prices fell 5.8% annually in the second quarter, while non-investment inputs rose 4.7%.
Output per hour worked increased by 0.8% in the second quarter.
The annual rate increased from 2.9% in July, with services and energy making the largest contributions.
Eurostat’s first estimates show a 0.3% monthly decline across the EU.
Eurostat estimates quarterly growth of 0.7% across the EU.
Eurostat’s first estimates show energy prices rising by 5.6% month-on-month.
The EU recorded a 4.7% annual increase and a 1.2% quarterly rise.
Energy-shock and uncertainty risks persist, with separate forecasts for the United States, euro area and China.
Aggregate growth slowed from the previous quarter, while country-level results varied.
Three members wanted an increase as the bank highlighted energy’s contribution to August inflation.
The 16 September decision was unanimous as the FOMC described solid activity and elevated inflation.
The deposit rate moves to 2.50%; new projections put 2027 inflation at 2.5% and growth at 1.4%.