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Why Eurozone Wholesale Inflation Is Going Negative
Episode 114 of The European Economy Podcast. Lucas and Luna examine why Eurozone wholesale prices unexpectedly declined 0.3% in June, driven by a sharp drop in gasoline costs. They explore what this means for the ECB's next rate decision, especially with renewed Hormuz hostilities creating an 'extremely volatile' outlook. The hosts tie the disinflation to broader trends: China's slowest quarterly growth since 2022 and a trade-weighted dollar still near 120.5. They ask whether falling producer prices signal a deflationary risk or a temporary reprieve for consumers. Specific…
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