【环球财经】德国9月通胀率升至2.4%

Core Insights - Germany's inflation rate rose to 2.4% in September, the highest level of the year, influenced by increased service prices and a slowdown in the decline of energy prices [1][1][1] Inflation Data - Food prices in Germany increased by 2.1% year-on-year in September, while energy prices decreased by 0.7% [1][1] - The core inflation rate, excluding food and energy, was recorded at 2.8% for the month [1][1] - Service prices saw a year-on-year increase of 3.4%, surpassing the previous two months' rate of 3.1% [1][1] Economic Commentary - The head of the Federal Statistical Office noted that after a continuous decline since the beginning of the year, the inflation rate has risen for the second consecutive month [1][1] - The Federal Ministry of Economics and Energy indicated that the service sector remains the primary driver of price increases in Germany, with expectations that the inflation rate will remain slightly above 2% by the end of the year [1][1][1] Eurozone Context - The Eurozone's inflation rate for September was reported at 2.2%, up from 2% in August, remaining above the European Central Bank's medium-term target [1][1]