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How Eurozone Hotel Prices Are Driving Services Inflation
Eurozone services inflation hit 5.2% in May 2026 — and a surprising share of that comes from hotels and package holidays. Lucas and Luna dig into the latest ECB data showing accommodation prices surging 14% year-over-year in Southern Europe, while German hotel rates barely budge. They explore why this split matters for interest rate policy, how the post-pandemic travel rebound is still reshaping price dynamics four years later, and whether the ECB can target sector-specific inflation without blunting the whole economy. Plus: a look at how holiday spending is pulling demand — and workers —…
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