17.12.202510:00:00UTC+00Euro Zone Core Inflation Drops to -0.4% in November, Paring Energy and Food Effects

The Euro Zone's core inflation, stripped of volatile energy and food prices, saw a significant decline in November, registering at -0.4%. This sharp drop marks a considerable fall from October's 0.2%, indicating a slowdown in underlying inflationary pressures across the region.

The latest data, updated on December 17, 2025, reveals a worrying trend for policymakers as the core Harmonized Index of Consumer Prices (HICP) suggests a contraction when energy and food are excluded. Analysts are now closely monitoring these figures, especially as they reflect the month-over-month changes for the Euro Zone, underscoring the shifts in economic balance and consumer behavior.

This decrease could signal the beginning of a broader economic cooldown or a temporary reaction to previous price forces. With energy and food prices remaining erratic, the focus now turns to the potential ripple effects on monetary policy and economic planning within the Euro Zone. As central banks assess these new dynamics, attention will be on how they plan to address this contraction in core consumer prices.