According to CoinMeta, the wage growth rate in the eurozone is expected to slow significantly in the third quarter of 2027, with an anticipated year-on-year increase of 2.4%, which is lower than the 2.8% rates seen in the first and second quarters. This forecast is a positive sign for the European Central Bank (ECB), which is dealing with inflationary pressures caused by the war in Iran. ECB policymakers are monitoring wage trends to prevent inflation driven by energy prices from becoming more entrenched through rising wages and price hikes by businesses. Meanwhile, inflation expectations among eurozone households increased slightly in September. The ECB kept interest rates unchanged last week, and if inflation prospects do not improve, officials are prepared to raise rates again next month. Some officials believe that the ECB cannot wait until risks become apparent before taking action.