Latest data released by Destatis - 30 July 2020

  • Prior +1.0%

This is a relatively poor report but fits expectations that inflation pressures are expected to decline sharply this month. Of note, the core reading is also seen falling to just +0.9% y/y from +1.9% y/y back in June:

The report here just reaffirms expectations of a sharp fall in headline inflation ahead of the national reading later in the day.