By Maria Martinez and Rachel More BERLIN (Reuters) -German inflation fell to its lowest level since February 2021 this month, preliminary data showed on Monday, helping European Central Bank doves build their case for another interest rate cut next month.

German inflation declined further below the European Central Bank’s 2% target in September, further raising the pressure for a consecutive interest-rate cut at the bank’s next meeting in October.

Inflation sank across six German states in September — suggesting a slowdown in national data due later in the day that will further fuel calls the European Central Bank to cut interest rates in October.

By Rachel More BERLIN (Reuters) -Inflation eased across key German states in September, preliminary data showed, suggesting that inflation would also decrease nationwide in Europe's largest economy, as European Central Bank doves build on their case for another rate cut.