15 November 2022
European Union: Highest ever monthly inflation rate in euro zone/food, alcohol, and tobacco prices up by 13.1%
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di Redazione
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Europe’s statistics office reportedly found that inflation reached an annual 10.7% during October 2022, the highest ever monthly reading since the formation of the euro zone.
Energy costs rose from 40.7% in September to 41.9% in October, and food, alcohol, and tobacco prices rose from 11.8% in September to 13.1% in October.
European Central Bank President Christine Lagarde said the likelihood of a recession in the euro zone had intensified.
