Financial Times FT.com

Eurozone inflation falls to zero

By Ralph Atkins in Frankfurt

Published: May 29 2009 11:16 | Last updated: May 29 2009 11:16

Eurozone inflation has fallen to zero, the lowest since comparable records began in 1991, and could fall even lower as a result of the region’s severe recession as well as cheaper oil prices.

The annual inflation rate in the 16-country region fell from 0.6 per cent in April to 0.0 per cent this month, according to Eurostat, the European Union’s statistical office.

You have viewed your allowance of free articles. If you wish to view more, click the button below.

Read this