Euro area inflation rose to 1.9% in March 2026, driven by services, food, and non-energy goods.

In March 2026, euro area inflation rose to 1.9% annually, driven by services, food, and non-energy goods, while energy prices dragged down the rate. The HICP data, now using a 2025=100 base and updated classification, reflect changes in eurozone membership via a chain index. Final inflation figures are expected to inform European Central Bank policy decisions, with market focus on inflation trends and potential rate adjustments.