Global Economic Data News

Central bank policy rates, government bond yields, inflation, unemployment, energy and commodity prices, as the issuing institutions publish them. Each item gives the figure, the previous reading and the publisher. The text is written from the numbers, so there is nothing here that the data does not say.

Latest official data: Tuesday, 8 September 2026. Figures are the latest published close or release, not live quotes.

Due nextEuropean Central Bank

European Central Bank publishes Monetary policy decision (Governing Council) on 10 September 2026

European Central Bank is scheduled to publish Monetary policy decision (Governing Council) on 10 September 2026. The date comes from the institution's own published release calendar. SOTW does not forecast the outcome and does not carry a market consensus for this release.

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Due nextU.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics

U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics publishes Producer Price Index (August 2026) on 10 September 2026

U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics is scheduled to publish Producer Price Index (August 2026) on 10 September 2026 at 08:30 ET. The date comes from the institution's own published release calendar. SOTW does not forecast the outcome and does not carry a market consensus for this release.

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PricesCroatiaEurostat

Croatia core inflation (HICP excluding energy and food) 2.70% in August 2026

Croatia core inflation (HICP excluding energy and food) was 2.70% in August 2026, compared with 3.40% in the previous period. That is the lowest reading recorded for Croatia in this series over the 24 periods to August 2026. Published by Eurostat.

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PricesNorwayEurostat

Norway core inflation (HICP excluding energy and food) 3.10% in July 2026

Norway core inflation (HICP excluding energy and food) was 3.10% in July 2026, compared with 2.90% in the previous period. The reading moved above 3.0%, from 2.90% in the previous period. Published by Eurostat.

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Government bondsJapanOECD

Japan 10 year government bond yield 2.94% in August 2026

Japan 10 year government bond yield was 2.94% in August 2026, compared with 2.79% in the previous period. That is the highest reading recorded for Japan in this series over the 24 periods to August 2026. Published by OECD.

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Government bondsGermanyOECD

Germany 10 year government bond yield 3.18% in August 2026

Germany 10 year government bond yield was 3.18% in August 2026, compared with 3.07% in the previous period. That is the highest reading recorded for Germany in this series over the 24 periods to August 2026. Published by OECD.

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Government bondsBelgiumOECD

Belgium 10 year government bond yield 3.76% in August 2026

Belgium 10 year government bond yield was 3.76% in August 2026, compared with 3.64% in the previous period. That is the highest reading recorded for Belgium in this series over the 24 periods to August 2026. Published by OECD.

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Due nextEurostat

Eurostat publishes Services production on 7 September 2026

Eurostat is scheduled to publish Services production on 7 September 2026. The date comes from the institution's own published release calendar. SOTW does not forecast the outcome and does not carry a market consensus for this release.

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Due nextEurostat

Eurostat publishes GDP main aggregates and employment on 7 September 2026

Eurostat is scheduled to publish GDP main aggregates and employment on 7 September 2026. The date comes from the institution's own published release calendar. SOTW does not forecast the outcome and does not carry a market consensus for this release.

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CommoditiesWorld Bank Commodity Price Data (Pink Sheet)

Fish meal up 18.9% to 2,500 in August 2026

Fish meal averaged 2,500 $/mt in August 2026, up 18.9% from 2,103 the previous month. That is the highest monthly average in the 60 months to August 2026. These are monthly averages published by World Bank Commodity Price Data (Pink Sheet).

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CommoditiesWorld Bank Commodity Price Data (Pink Sheet)

Natural gas, Europe up 16.9% to 21.11 in August 2026

Natural gas, Europe averaged 21.11 $/mmbtu in August 2026, up 16.9% from 18.06 the previous month. These are monthly averages published by World Bank Commodity Price Data (Pink Sheet).

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CommoditiesWorld Bank Commodity Price Data (Pink Sheet)

Sugar, world up 11.8% to 0.38 in August 2026

Sugar, world averaged 0.38 $/kg in August 2026, up 11.8% from 0.34 the previous month. These are monthly averages published by World Bank Commodity Price Data (Pink Sheet).

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CommoditiesWorld Bank Commodity Price Data (Pink Sheet)

Silver up 11.2% to 65.40 in August 2026

Silver averaged 65.40 $/troy oz in August 2026, up 11.2% from 58.80 the previous month. These are monthly averages published by World Bank Commodity Price Data (Pink Sheet).

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PricesCyprusEurostat

Cyprus core inflation (HICP excluding energy and food) 4.50% in August 2026

Cyprus core inflation (HICP excluding energy and food) was 4.50% in August 2026, compared with 3.90% in the previous period. That is the highest reading recorded for Cyprus in this series over the 24 periods to August 2026. Published by Eurostat.

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Currencies

Euro reference rate for the HUF moved 1.13%

The European Central Bank euro reference rate for EUR/HUF was 363.2800 on 4 September 2026, down 1.13% from 367.4300 at the previous fixing. These are once daily reference rates published by the ECB at around 16:00 CET. They are not tradable quotes and they are not intended for valuation or settlement.

PricesIrelandEurostat

Ireland core inflation (HICP excluding energy and food) 2.90% in August 2026

Ireland core inflation (HICP excluding energy and food) was 2.90% in August 2026, compared with 3.10% in the previous period. The reading moved below 3.0%, from 3.10% in the previous period. Published by Eurostat.

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PricesGreeceEurostat

Greece annual inflation (HICP) 3.70% in August 2026

Greece annual inflation (HICP) was 3.70% in August 2026, compared with 2.70% in the previous period. The reading moved above 3.0%, from 2.70% in the previous period. Published by Eurostat.

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GrowthSaudi ArabiaOECD

Saudi Arabia quarterly GDP growth -4.87% in the second quarter of 2026

Saudi Arabia quarterly GDP growth was -4.87% in the second quarter of 2026, compared with -1.18% in the previous period. That is the lowest reading recorded for Saudi Arabia in this series over the 24 periods to the second quarter of 2026. Published by OECD.

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GrowthIcelandOECD

Iceland quarterly GDP growth -2.98% in the second quarter of 2026

Iceland quarterly GDP growth was -2.98% in the second quarter of 2026, compared with 3.66% in the previous period. The reading moved below 0.0%, from 3.66% in the previous period. Published by OECD.

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GrowthIrelandOECD

Ireland quarterly GDP growth 3.92% in the second quarter of 2026

Ireland quarterly GDP growth was 3.92% in the second quarter of 2026, compared with -6.99% in the previous period. The reading moved above 0.0%, from -6.99% in the previous period. Published by OECD.

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Currencies

Euro reference rate for the JPY moved 1.93%

The European Central Bank euro reference rate for EUR/JPY was 181.2100 on 3 September 2026, down 1.93% from 184.7800 at the previous fixing. These are once daily reference rates published by the ECB at around 16:00 CET. They are not tradable quotes and they are not intended for valuation or settlement.

PricesBulgariaEurostat

Bulgaria annual inflation (HICP) 5.10% in August 2026

Bulgaria annual inflation (HICP) was 5.10% in August 2026, compared with 4.40% in the previous period. The reading moved above 5.0%, from 4.40% in the previous period. Published by Eurostat.

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PricesSlovak RepublicEurostat

Slovak Republic core inflation (HICP excluding energy and food) 3.50% in August 2026

Slovak Republic core inflation (HICP excluding energy and food) was 3.50% in August 2026, compared with 3.70% in the previous period. That is the lowest reading recorded for Slovak Republic in this series over the 24 periods to August 2026. Published by Eurostat.

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Currencies

Euro reference rate for the BRL moved 1.17%

The European Central Bank euro reference rate for EUR/BRL was 5.8935 on 3 September 2026, down 1.17% from 5.9635 at the previous fixing. These are once daily reference rates published by the ECB at around 16:00 CET. They are not tradable quotes and they are not intended for valuation or settlement.

PricesThe euro areaEurostat

The euro area annual inflation (HICP) 3.20% in August 2026

The euro area annual inflation (HICP) was 3.20% in August 2026, compared with 2.90% in the previous period. The reading moved above 3.0%, from 2.90% in the previous period. Published by Eurostat.

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PricesMaltaEurostat

Malta annual inflation (HICP) 1.90% in August 2026

Malta annual inflation (HICP) was 1.90% in August 2026, compared with 2.10% in the previous period. The reading moved below 2.0%, from 2.10% in the previous period. Published by Eurostat.

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LabourLatviaEurostat

Latvia unemployment rate 7.30% in July 2026

Latvia unemployment rate was 7.30% in July 2026, compared with 7.10% in the previous period. That is the highest reading recorded for Latvia in this series over the 24 periods to July 2026. Published by Eurostat.

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LabourCzechiaEurostat

Czechia unemployment rate 3.30% in July 2026

Czechia unemployment rate was 3.30% in July 2026, compared with 3.20% in the previous period. That is the highest reading recorded for Czechia in this series over the 24 periods to July 2026. Published by Eurostat.

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LabourTurkiyeEurostat

Turkiye unemployment rate 8.10% in July 2026

Turkiye unemployment rate was 8.10% in July 2026, compared with 7.60% in the previous period. The reading moved above 8.0%, from 7.60% in the previous period. Published by Eurostat.

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PricesGreeceEurostat

Greece core inflation (HICP excluding energy and food) 3.60% in August 2026

Greece core inflation (HICP excluding energy and food) was 3.60% in August 2026, compared with 2.50% in the previous period. The reading moved above 3.0%, from 2.50% in the previous period. Published by Eurostat.

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PricesMalawiIMF Consumer Price Index database

Malawi annual food inflation 14.32% in July 2026

Malawi annual food inflation was 14.32% in July 2026, compared with 14.68% in the previous period. That is the lowest reading recorded for Malawi in this series over the 24 periods to July 2026. Published by IMF Consumer Price Index database.

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PricesGhanaIMF Consumer Price Index database

Ghana annual inflation 4.62% in July 2026

Ghana annual inflation was 4.62% in July 2026, compared with 5.26% in the previous period. The reading moved below 5.0%, from 5.26% in the previous period. Published by IMF Consumer Price Index database.

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PricesRwandaIMF Consumer Price Index database

Rwanda annual inflation 13.75% in July 2026

Rwanda annual inflation was 13.75% in July 2026, compared with 12.74% in the previous period. That is the highest reading recorded for Rwanda in this series over the 24 periods to July 2026. Published by IMF Consumer Price Index database.

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PricesBahrainIMF Consumer Price Index database

Bahrain annual food inflation 5.85% in June 2026

Bahrain annual food inflation was 5.85% in June 2026, compared with 5.70% in the previous period. That is the highest reading recorded for Bahrain in this series over the 24 periods to June 2026. Published by IMF Consumer Price Index database.

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PricesBelarusIMF Consumer Price Index database

Belarus annual food inflation -0.30% in July 2026

Belarus annual food inflation was -0.30% in July 2026, compared with 0.14% in the previous period. That is the lowest reading recorded for Belarus in this series over the 24 periods to July 2026. Published by IMF Consumer Price Index database.

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PricesMalawiIMF Consumer Price Index database

Malawi annual inflation 20.85% in July 2026

Malawi annual inflation was 20.85% in July 2026, compared with 21.13% in the previous period. That is the lowest reading recorded for Malawi in this series over the 24 periods to July 2026. Published by IMF Consumer Price Index database.

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Government bondsCanadaBank of Canada

Government of Canada 10 year yield rose 5 basis points to 3.80%

The Government of Canada 10 year yield closed at 3.80% on 2 September 2026, up 5 basis points from 3.75% at the previous close. Across the curve: 2Y at 3.11%, 5Y at 3.42%, 10Y at 3.80%. Published by Bank of Canada.

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PricesKosovoEurostat

Kosovo core inflation (HICP excluding energy and food) 6.60% in July 2026

Kosovo core inflation (HICP excluding energy and food) was 6.60% in July 2026, compared with 5.60% in the previous period. That is the highest reading recorded for Kosovo in this series over the 24 periods to July 2026. Published by Eurostat.

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PricesIcelandEurostat

Iceland core inflation (HICP excluding energy and food) 7.70% in July 2026

Iceland core inflation (HICP excluding energy and food) was 7.70% in July 2026, compared with 6.90% in the previous period. That is the highest reading recorded for Iceland in this series over the 24 periods to July 2026. Published by Eurostat.

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PricesLithuaniaEurostat

Lithuania annual inflation (HICP) 5.80% in August 2026

Lithuania annual inflation (HICP) was 5.80% in August 2026, compared with 5.40% in the previous period. That is the highest reading recorded for Lithuania in this series over the 24 periods to August 2026. Published by Eurostat.

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PricesSpainEurostat

Spain annual inflation (HICP) 4.50% in August 2026

Spain annual inflation (HICP) was 4.50% in August 2026, compared with 3.90% in the previous period. That is the highest reading recorded for Spain in this series over the 24 periods to August 2026. Published by Eurostat.

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PricesIcelandEurostat

Iceland annual inflation (HICP) 5.60% in July 2026

Iceland annual inflation (HICP) was 5.60% in July 2026, compared with 5.10% in the previous period. That is the highest reading recorded for Iceland in this series over the 24 periods to July 2026. Published by Eurostat.

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Currencies

Euro reference rate for the BRL moved 1.03%

The European Central Bank euro reference rate for EUR/BRL was 5.9635 on 2 September 2026, down 1.03% from 6.0255 at the previous fixing. These are once daily reference rates published by the ECB at around 16:00 CET. They are not tradable quotes and they are not intended for valuation or settlement.

LabourSpainEurostat

Spain unemployment rate 10.00% in July 2026

Spain unemployment rate was 10.00% in July 2026, compared with 10.10% in the previous period. That is the lowest reading recorded for Spain in this series over the 24 periods to July 2026. Published by Eurostat.

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LabourAustriaEurostat

Austria unemployment rate 6.20% in July 2026

Austria unemployment rate was 6.20% in July 2026, compared with 5.80% in the previous period. That is the highest reading recorded for Austria in this series over the 24 periods to July 2026. Published by Eurostat.

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LabourCroatiaEurostat

Croatia unemployment rate 4.30% in July 2026

Croatia unemployment rate was 4.30% in July 2026, compared with 4.40% in the previous period. That is the lowest reading recorded for Croatia in this series over the 24 periods to July 2026. Published by Eurostat.

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Due nextU.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics

U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics publishes Employment Situation (August 2026) on 4 September 2026

U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics is scheduled to publish Employment Situation (August 2026) on 4 September 2026 at 08:30 ET. The date comes from the institution's own published release calendar. SOTW does not forecast the outcome and does not carry a market consensus for this release.

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Due nextEurostat

Eurostat publishes Retail trade on 4 September 2026

Eurostat is scheduled to publish Retail trade on 4 September 2026. The date comes from the institution's own published release calendar. SOTW does not forecast the outcome and does not carry a market consensus for this release.

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PricesEstoniaEurostat

Estonia annual inflation (HICP) 1.30% in August 2026

Estonia annual inflation (HICP) was 1.30% in August 2026, compared with 2.00% in the previous period. That is the lowest reading recorded for Estonia in this series over the 24 periods to August 2026. Published by Eurostat.

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PricesItalyEurostat

Italy annual inflation (HICP) 3.20% in August 2026

Italy annual inflation (HICP) was 3.20% in August 2026, compared with 2.90% in the previous period. The reading moved above 3.0%, from 2.90% in the previous period. Published by Eurostat.

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LabourIcelandEurostat

Iceland unemployment rate 5.80% in July 2026

Iceland unemployment rate was 5.80% in July 2026, compared with 5.70% in the previous period. That is the highest reading recorded for Iceland in this series over the 24 periods to July 2026. Published by Eurostat.

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PricesIsraelOECD

Israel annual inflation 1.55% in July 2026

Israel annual inflation was 1.55% in July 2026, compared with 1.65% in the previous period. That is the lowest reading recorded for Israel in this series over the 24 periods to July 2026. Published by OECD.

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PricesLithuaniaEurostat

Lithuania core inflation (HICP excluding energy and food) 4.20% in August 2026

Lithuania core inflation (HICP excluding energy and food) was 4.20% in August 2026, compared with 3.80% in the previous period. That is the highest reading recorded for Lithuania in this series over the 24 periods to August 2026. Published by Eurostat.

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LabourGreeceEurostat

Greece unemployment rate 7.90% in July 2026

Greece unemployment rate was 7.90% in July 2026, compared with 8.10% in the previous period. The reading moved below 8.0%, from 8.10% in the previous period. Published by Eurostat.

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PricesPortugalEurostat

Portugal annual inflation (HICP) 3.60% in August 2026

Portugal annual inflation (HICP) was 3.60% in August 2026, compared with 3.10% in the previous period. That is the highest reading recorded for Portugal in this series over the 24 periods to August 2026. Published by Eurostat.

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PricesPortugalEurostat

Portugal core inflation (HICP excluding energy and food) 3.20% in August 2026

Portugal core inflation (HICP excluding energy and food) was 3.20% in August 2026, compared with 2.90% in the previous period. That is the highest reading recorded for Portugal in this series over the 24 periods to August 2026. Published by Eurostat.

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LabourBosnia and HerzegovinaEurostat

Bosnia and Herzegovina unemployment rate 11.30% in June 2026

Bosnia and Herzegovina unemployment rate was 11.30% in June 2026, compared with 11.40% in the previous period. That is the lowest reading recorded for Bosnia and Herzegovina in this series over the 24 periods to June 2026. Published by Eurostat.

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PricesKorea, Rep.OECD

Korea, Rep. annual inflation 2.79% in July 2026

Korea, Rep. annual inflation was 2.79% in July 2026, compared with 3.16% in the previous period. The reading moved below 3.0%, from 3.16% in the previous period. Published by OECD.

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Due nextU.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis

U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis publishes U.S. International Trade in Goods and Services on 3 September 2026

U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis is scheduled to publish U.S. International Trade in Goods and Services on 3 September 2026 at 12:30 UTC. The date comes from the institution's own published release calendar. SOTW does not forecast the outcome and does not carry a market consensus for this release.

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Due nextEurostat

Eurostat publishes Industrial producer prices, domestic market on 3 September 2026

Eurostat is scheduled to publish Industrial producer prices, domestic market on 3 September 2026. The date comes from the institution's own published release calendar. SOTW does not forecast the outcome and does not carry a market consensus for this release.

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Due nextBank of Canada

Bank of Canada publishes Interest Rate Announcement on 2 September 2026

Bank of Canada is scheduled to publish Interest Rate Announcement on 2 September 2026 at 13:45 UTC. The date comes from the institution's own published release calendar. SOTW does not forecast the outcome and does not carry a market consensus for this release.

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Sources for the data on this page

  • Release date published by Bank of Canada. Dates are facts and are available free of charge from the issuing institution.
  • Release date published by European Central Bank. Dates are facts and are available free of charge from the issuing institution.
  • Release date published by Eurostat. Dates are facts and are available free of charge from the issuing institution.
  • Release date published by U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis. Dates are facts and are available free of charge from the issuing institution.
  • Release date published by U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. Dates are facts and are available free of charge from the issuing institution.
  • Source: Bank of Canada. Reproduced with attribution under the Bank of Canada Terms of Use; this information is available free of charge from bankofcanada.ca.
  • Source: Eurostat (HICP). Reuse per Commission Decision 2011/833/EU.
  • Source: Eurostat (HICP, overall index excluding energy, food, alcohol and tobacco). Reuse per Commission Decision 2011/833/EU.
  • Source: Eurostat (une_rt_m). Reuse per Commission Decision 2011/833/EU.
  • Source: International Monetary Fund, CPI database. This data is available free of charge from the IMF (data.imf.org).
  • Source: OECD, Main Economic Indicators — long-term interest rates. Licensed CC BY 4.0.
  • Source: OECD, consumer price indices. Licensed CC BY 4.0.
  • Source: OECD, quarterly national accounts. Licensed CC BY 4.0.
  • Source: World Bank Commodity Price Data (The Pink Sheet). Licensed CC BY 4.0.