The latest wage tracking indicators released by the ECB on Friday show that wage growth in the Eurozone should gradually slow down and return to normal next year, which confirms the bank's forecast that the inflation rate will remain near the 2% target in the next few years. The ECB said that the wage tracking index covers current collective bargaining agreements, showing wage growth rates adjusted for one-time payments of 3.2% in 2025 and 2.3% in 2026. The ECB also said that if lump-sum payments are not adjusted, the indicator shows a negotiated wage growth rate of 3.0% in 2025 and 2.7% in 2026.

The latest wage tracking indicators released by the ECB on Friday show that wage growth in the Eurozone should gradually slow down and return to normal next year, which confirms the bank's forecast that the inflation rate will remain near the 2% target in the next few years. The ECB said that the wage tracking index covers current collective bargaining agreements, showing wage growth rates adjusted for one-time payments of 3.2% in 2025 and 2.3% in 2026. The ECB also said that if lump-sum payments are not adjusted, the indicator shows a negotiated wage growth rate of 3.0% in 2025 and 2.7% in 2026.