May’s jump in services inflation was entirely due to Easter timing effects and higher jet fuel prices. Looking ahead, even if it takes some time for the flow of energy through the Strait of Hormuz to get back to normal, energy inflation in the euro-zone has probably peaked. Non-energy inflation looks set to rise somewhat in the second half of the year, but second-round effects on wages are likely to be very limited.
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