Euro zone inflation hits 4% for first time in three years as rate hike looms
FROM THE WIRE · CNBC.COM
Euro zone inflation rose to 4% in October, its highest level in three years, according to a flash estimate. Energy inflation accelerated to 20.8%, adding to price pressure across the currency bloc.
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- 01Euro zone inflation rose to 4% in October, according to a flash estimate.
- 02This is its highest level in three years.
- 03Energy inflation accelerated to 20.8%.