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The Eurozone's core CPI climbed to 102.9 in June 2026, continuing its upward trend from the previous 102.67. However, according to flash market data, its annual growth rate dropped to 2.4%, unexpectedly falling below the market consensus of 2.5%. The converging momentum in services inflation served as a driving force for this cooling down, which is expected to temporarily pause the European Central Bank's (ECB) recent tightening pace.