![FRCPI](https://images.forexlive.com/images/FRCPI_id_7e40d171-18c2-44bd-91d2-a56ee0746ef8_original.jpg)
- Prior +2.3%
- HICP +2.4% vs +2.4% y/y prelim
- Prior +2.4%
The good news is that core annual inflation declined once again, falling to 1.9% in April from 2.2% in March. That will provide some added confidence for the ECB but we'll see if it can keep that way especially closer to year-end.