Eurozone inflation rose to 2.5% in January 2025, exceeding expectations and adding to economic uncertainty amid US tariff threats. Core inflation remained stable at 2.7%. Croatia had the highest inflation rate at 5.0%. Despite strong inflation data, the euro struggled against the US dollar due to trade tensions, with analysts warning of potential risks from escalating tariffs. European equity markets fell sharply, particularly in the auto sector, as investors reacted to trade concerns. Teljes cikk (Euronews.com)