# German inflation rises to 2.9% in August, below expectations

https://mins.news/en/item/38858

- euronews, 2026-08-31 14:38 UTC
- Economy
- Original: http://www.euronews.com/business/2026/08/31/german-inflation-rises-to-29-in-august-coming-in-below-expectations

> Germany’s inflation rate climbed to 2.9% year on year in August under the harmonised measure tracked by the European Central Bank. The increase accelerated from July but remained below economists’ 3.1% forecast, offering policymakers meeting in Frankfurt next week modest relief.

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