Finland's consumer price inflation accelerated slightly in August to the highest level in nearly two-and-a-half years, data from Statistics Finland showed on Monday.
The consumer price index rose 2.2 percent year-over-year in August, following a 2.1 percent increase in July. Moreover, a similar inflation rate was last seen in March 2024.
Inflation based on transportation quickened to 7.3 percent from 5.8 percent amid higher fuel costs. The annual price growth in food and non-alcoholic beverages accelerated to 1.6 percent from 0.7 percent.
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September 11, 2026 16:26 ET Consumer prices data was the main news on the economic front in the U.S. this week. In Europe, the latest interest rate decision from the European Central Bank was the focus along with the revised second quarter economic growth data for the euro area. In Asia, the monthly foreign trade data from China drew attention.