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Inflation and growth: professional forecasters continue to express high levels of uncertainty

Published on 27th of February 2026

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Post No. 436. Professional forecasters in the euro area are unanimous in expecting inflation in 2026 to be close to the 2% euro area target. This blog post introduces an uncertainty measure adjusted for level effects surrounding inflation and economic growth and shows that the risks perceived by professional forecasters remain historically high.

Updated on the 27th of February 2026