Euro-zone flash CPI inflation rises in October, in line with forecasts

Euro-zone preliminary inflation for October, as gauged by the consumer price index (CPI), rose 0.5% on the year, Eurostat said on Monday.

This was in line with market forecasts, and up from September's 0.4% rise.

Preliminary core CPI for October -- which strips out volatile items -- was up 0.8%, in keeping with market views and unchanged from September.