Short answer
Inflation means prices for everyday things — food, fuel, rent — go up over time. When inflation is 3%, something that cost €100 last year costs €103 today.
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What is inflation?
Why it matters
Inflation eats your savings if your money isn't growing faster than prices. It's also the main reason central banks raise or cut interest rates.
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