Latest data released by Istat - 31 July 2019

  • Prior +0.1%
  • CPI +0.5% vs +0.5% y/y expected
  • Prior +0.7%
  • HICP -1.7% vs -1.7% m/m expected
  • Prior +0.1%
  • HICP +0.4% vs +0.5% y/y expected
  • Prior +0.8%

The figures here are mostly within expectations though the focus is more on the overall Eurozone report released at the same time.

The readings mostly reaffirms slightly weaker inflationary pressures in the euro area in July relative to June also seen in the overall Eurozone report.