01.10.201905:14:00UTC+00Eurozone Inflation Eases In September

Eurozone inflation eased unexpectedly in September, flash data from Eurostat showed Tuesday.

Inflation came in at 0.9 percent in September versus 1 percent in August. The rate was forecast to remain unchanged at 1 percent.

Price growth remained below the European Central Bank's target of "below, but close to 2 percent."

Meanwhile, core inflation rose to a 3-month high of 1 percent from 0.9 percent in August. The rate came in line with expectations.

On a monthly basis, consumer prices gained 0.2 percent and core prices advanced 0.4 percent in September.