Slovakia’s core consumer price index (CPI) edged lower in May 2026, suggesting a modest cooling in underlying inflationary pressures. Month-over-month, core CPI rose 0.4% in May, down from a 0.5% increase in April 2026, according to data updated on 15 June 2026.
The month-over-month comparison shows that while prices excluding volatile components are still rising, the pace has slowed compared with the previous month. In April, core inflation had accelerated by 0.5% versus March; May’s 0.4% print indicates a mild deceleration in underlying price growth.
The latest figures will be closely watched by markets and policymakers as they assess whether the gradual easing in core inflation can be sustained and what it may imply for the broader inflation outlook and future monetary policy decisions in Slovakia.\/body
