19.01.202610:00:00UTC+00Stagnation in Euro Zone Core CPI: December's Report Shows No Change

The most recent data released on January 19, 2026, highlights a period of stagnation for the Euro Zone's Core Consumer Price Index (CPI). According to the figures for December 2025, the Core CPI remained unchanged for the second consecutive month at 0.3% on a month-over-month basis.

This sustained pause indicates that the Core CPI, which excludes volatile items such as food and energy prices, has maintained its previous level from November into December without any upward or downward pressure. Given the absence of change during this winter month, economists and market analysts are likely to scrutinize forthcoming reports even more closely to gauge whether this stagnation could hint at broader economic trends within the Euro Zone.

Despite the unchanged indicator, the steady number might offer a level of predictability amidst potentially fluctuating global economic conditions. However, a series of such unchanging months could prompt discussions about the Euro Zone's broader economic resilience and trajectory in the months ahead. Observers will now gear up to analyze January figures, which will further illuminate the region's economic health at the start of 2026.