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German October CPI cools more than expected

Consumer prices fell 0.2% month-on-month, while core inflation slowed to 2.1% from 2.4%. The statistics office said easing energy inflation largely drove the softer headline reading.

Consumer prices fell 0.2% month-on-month. Core inflation slowed to 2.1% from 2.4%, adding to signs that underlying price pressures are continuing to moderate. The softer-than-expected headline reading was largely driven by easing energy inflation, the federal statistics office said.Reporting by Fra…

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