It is “harmonised” because all the countries in the European Union follow the same methodology. This ensures that the data for one country can be compared with the data for another. The HICP is compiled by Eurostat and the national statistical institutes in accordance with harmonised statistical methods.
By contrast, leading indicators suggest a high probability of a moderate decrease in housing investment from this autumn. In addition, under cautious sales plans, firms are implementing further restructuring to improve their profitability.