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Eurozone inflation hits 4% on energy surge, lifting odds of December ECB hike

Consumer prices in the euro area rose to 4% in October, the highest in three years, driven by a jump in energy costs. Markets now see a greater-than-72% chance the European Central Bank raises rates in December, according to CNBC.

CNBC Economy·Nov 4, 2026, 10:47 AM·2 min read✓ Verified

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Eurozone inflation hits 4% on energy surge, lifting odds of December ECB hike
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