Euro zone companies expect slower growth in selling prices and wages over the next year, according to the ECB's latest survey, signalling that inflationary pressures remain contained despite higher energy costs. The findings strengthen expectations that the central bank may keep interest rates unchanged this week.

Eurozone inflation was confirmed at 2.8% for June on Friday, marking the first decline this year and giving the European Central Bank a timely argument to keep its deposit…

Euro zone companies expect slower growth in selling prices and wages over the next year, according to the ECB's latest survey, signalling that inflationary pressures remain…