This indicator measures the inflation expectations of consumers in the European Union.
Releases at
11:00
Thursday, October 29, 2026 at 11:00
Consumer price expectations influence household spending and saving decisions, which in turn affect economic growth and inflation.
Central banks monitor these expectations to gauge future inflation trends and to adjust monetary policy accordingly.
If consumers expect higher inflation, they may demand higher wages and spend more quickly, potentially fueling actual inflation.
Markets may anticipate tighter monetary policy, leading to a stronger euro and higher bond yields.
Markets may expect looser monetary policy, which can weaken the euro and lower bond yields.
Markets typically show little reaction as the data confirms current inflation outlooks.