[Eurozone Inflation Soars, ECB Faces Continued Pressure to Raise Rates] Jin10 News, October 2 – Eurozone inflation in September rose more than expected, driven by surging energy costs, and may climb further in the coming months, putting continued pressure on the European Central Bank (ECB) to raise interest rates. The Eurozone's inflation rate jumped from 3.2% in August to 3.8% in September, exceeding the median forecast of 3.6%, primarily driven by fuel, natural gas, and food costs. Data released by Eurostat on Friday showed that the closely watched core inflation rate, driven by rising service prices, also increased from 2.4% to 2.5%. The overall inflation rate, which remains significantly above the ECB's 2% target, is concerning and is likely to amplify market calls for further rate hikes following two increases over the summer.