# ECB survey finds short-term inflation expectations rose in September

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Topic: Markets · Status: published · Version: 1
Published: 2026-10-23T14:17:47.464Z · Updated: 2026-10-23T14:17:47.464Z
Record: https://davids.news/s/ecb-survey-finds-short-term-inflation-expectations-rose-in-september-b1205a42

The European Central Bank said 12-month inflation expectations increased to 3.1% from 3.0% in August.

- The ECB reported expectations three and five years ahead were unchanged at 2.9% and 2.5%, respectively.

Why it matters: The survey also found expectations for economic growth weakened and expected unemployment increased.

## Original sources

- [European Central Bank](<https://www.ecb.europa.eu//press/pr/date/2026/html/ecb.pr261023~a3d201c97c.en.html>) — primary announcement
  Source: European Central Bank 2026 · Original report: 2026-10-23T08:00:00.000Z

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