[European Central Bank Survey Shows Overall Inflation Outlook Remains Unchanged, Expected to Return to 2% Target by 2028] A survey released by the European Central Bank on Friday indicates that inflation expectations in the eurozone have remained largely unchanged over the past three months. It is anticipated that price increases will decline rapidly next year and return to the 2% target level by 2028. Inflation is the primary focus of the European Central Bank, and due to surging energy costs, the inflation rate has hovered around 3% in recent months. However, most economists believe that inflation may have peaked and will gradually decline to near the target level sometime in 2027. This survey serves as an important reference for the European Central Bank's policy discussions. The survey shows that the inflation rate is expected to average 2.7% this year, unchanged from previous forecasts, while the 2027 inflation estimate has been revised upward from 2.1% to 2.2%. The survey also indicates that inflation will reach 2% in 2028 and remain at that level.