CLEAN : Eurozone inflation to stay high longer but fall this year: Lagarde

Inflation has risen sharply in recent months, driven by higher energy and food prices. It is expected to remain high for longer than previously anticipated but should decline later this year.

What was the unexpected economic event in January?

• A drop in energy prices

• Stable inflation rates

• A rise in inflation

• A decrease in inflation

Which of the following is a primary factor driving inflation?

• Decreased demand

• Lower energy costs

• Higher energy costs

• Stable food prices

How do higher energy costs affect the economy?

• They reduce inflation

• They stabilize prices

• They increase prices across sectors

• They have no impact

What is the expected trend for inflation later this year?

• It will continue to rise indefinitely

• It will remain stable

• It will decline

• It will fluctuate unpredictably

For how long is inflation expected to remain elevated?

• Exactly as expected

• Longer than expected

• It is unpredictable

• Shorter than expected