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The newly released Germany Q2 2026 CPI MoM dropped significantly from the previous 0.5% to -0.1%, falling into negative territory for the first time in four months and coming in below market expectations of a slight increase. Although the pullback in energy and food prices drove the slowdown in overall inflation, the rebound in services inflation still indicates a certain degree of stickiness in core prices. Looking ahead, under the "stagflation" pressure of economic stagnation and price stickiness, the European Central Bank is expected to maintain a cautious approach to short-term monetary policy.