2025.10.3110:00:00UTC+00Euro Zone Inflation Steady: HICP Ex Energy & Food Remains Unchanged at 2.4% in October

In an era of economic uncertainty, the latest data from the Euro Zone provides a moment of stability. The Harmonized Index of Consumer Prices (HICP) excluding energy and food has shown no change, remaining steady at a rate of 2.4% in October 2025, consistent with the figures recorded in September.

On a year-over-year basis, this indicator offers insight into the core inflationary pressures in the Euro Zone, independent of the often volatile energy and food prices. As central banks across Europe watch inflation metrics closely, this stability could influence future monetary policy decisions.

The update, released on October 31, 2025, suggests that while overall inflation remains a concern globally, the Euro Zone's core consumer prices have entered a period of relative calm—at least for the current reporting cycle. Economists will be watching upcoming data releases closely for indications of any emerging trends in the region's economic landscape.