Inflation in the eurozone rose to 2.4% in December, matching forecasts and increasing from 2.2% in November. Core inflation remained steady at 2.7%. Services led inflation at 4%, while energy prices rebounded. Financial markets reacted mildly, with expectations for ECB rate cuts. European equity indices showed slight gains, with luxury goods performing well and banks underperforming. Teljes cikk (Euronews.com)