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Euro-Zone Wage Growth Expected to Accelerate Through Early 2027

Wage growth across the euro area is set to pick up momentum through early 2027, though gains will remain substantially below historical averages, the European Central Bank indicated. The ECB's assessment comes as the central bank evaluates inflationary pressures stemming from geopolitical tensions. The anticipated wage increases, while modest by historical standards, signal gradual economic recovery across European markets. The ECB cautioned that despite acceleration, wage growth remains constrained compared to previous peaks, suggesting continued economic headwinds across the region.