Latest data released by Istat - 30 November 2018

  • Prior 0.0%
  • CPI +1.7% vs +1.6% y/y expected
  • Prior +1.6%
  • HICP -0.2% vs -0.2% m/m expected
  • Prior +0.2%
  • HICP +1.7% vs +1.6% y/y expected
  • Prior +1.7%

The yearly estimates are holding up rather well here relative to other countries but the release here isn't of any significance as it is overshadowed by the Eurozone figures as a whole. EUR/USD is slipping a little lower on the day now to 1.1366 as the dollar is gaining traction across the board. EUR/GBP still seen near unchanged levels at 0.8911.