Germany: Consumer prices in October 2017 is expected to rise 1.6% annually

"The inflation rate in Germany as measured by the consumer price index is expected to be 1.6% in October 2017," the Statistisches Bundesamt Deutschland announced on Monday. 

Key takeaways:

• In October 2017, the harmonised index of consumer prices for Germany, which is calculated for European purposes, is expected to increase by 1.5% year on year.
• Compared with September 2017, it is expected to be down by 0.1%. 
• The final results for October 2017 will be released on 14 November 2017.