Euro zone inflation dropped significantly in June, falling to 2.8% and easing pressure on the European Central Bank to hike interest rates this month. While still above the ECB's target, the slowdown in food, energy, and services prices offers hope for moderating inflation. Policymakers are considering a pause, but future rate hikes remain likely due to persistent energy costs and potential supply chain disruptions.

European Central Bank policymakers are less pressured to raise interest rates next month due to a swift drop in oil prices. While a hike is still probable later, possibly in…

Inflation slowed in the eurozone's three largest economies in June, data showed on June 30, boosting the likelihood of the European Central Bank keeping interest rates on hold at…