People shop at a local market in Nantes, France, April 3, 2026. REUTERS/Stephane Mahe PARIS - Inflation slowed more than expected across most major euro zone economies in June, preliminary data showed on Tuesday, easing pressure on the European Central Bank to raise interest rates in the near term. Germany, France and Italy all reported softer-than-expected readings, while Spain was the only large economy where inflation did not ease.