Brussels, 31/01/2007 (Agence Europe) - The level of inflation in the Euro-zone remained unchanged in January compared to figures for the previous month, with a rate of 1.9%, according to initial Eurostat estimates. The rate is within the price stability objective limits set by the European Central Bank (ECB), which will be meeting up on 8 February. At the end of the Ecofin Council on Tuesday, the Commissioner for economic and monetary affairs, Joaquin Almunia, explained that he expected the ECB to adjust its analysis if the impact of VAT rises in Germany (as from last Germany) was lower than expected. He stated, “If the impact on inflation is lower than expected, I hope that the risks for inflation expectations for Germany and other European countries will diminish…this will help to reduce the risks that are being considered by the ECB”. January's economic indicator in both the EU25 and Euro-zone, or the business affairs indicator also fell after reaching its highest ever level last December. (ab)