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Eurozone Inflation Slips Below ECB Target as Services Price Pressures Ease

Eurozone inflation fell to 1.7% in January 2026, dropping below the European Central Bank’s 2% target for the first time in years. The data, released on Feb. 4, suggests softer price pressures across key sectors, including services and energy, prompting fresh debate among economists on the ECB’s monetary policy path. Although core inflation moderated modestly, the risk of prolonged subdued inflation could influence future rate decisions.