Latest data released by Destatis - 29 April 2020
- Prior -0.9%
- Import price index -5.5% vs -3.8% y/y expected
- Prior -2.0%
Slight delay in the release by the source. The slump in energy prices over the past two months have certainly taken a toll on price pressures everywhere and that is reflected here. Nonetheless, the release is a lagging indicator of inflation so it isn't too relevant.
