The ECB's consumer survey shows a sharp drop in short-term inflation expectations for May, following months of elevated readings that peaked at 4% in March.

The ECB raised its deposit rate to 2.25% as eurozone inflation hit 3.2% in May 2026. Falling oil prices could ease pressure, but growth forecasts look weak.

UK household inflation expectations fell to 4.7% in May from a 5.4% March peak, as the Bank of England held its rate steady at 3.75% amid easing energy