In June, annual inflation in the eurozone rose to 2%, marking the first increase since January. Core inflation remained steady at 2.3%, with services inflation rising to 3.3%. Estonia had the highest annual inflation rate at 5.2%, while France and Cyprus had the lowest. ECB President Christine Lagarde emphasized the need for vigilance regarding inflation stability. The euro strengthened against the dollar, reaching $1.18, while equity markets showed mild weakness. Teljes cikk (Euronews.com)