Final May inflation figures for Germany on Wednesday confirmed preliminary findings that prices rose more quickly over the month, rising 2.4% compared to the same month last year. That marks the first time monthly inflation has risen in 2024, according to data from Germany’s Federal Statistical Office. Compared to the previous month of April, consumer prices rose by 0.1% in May, which also confirmed preliminary data from the agency. “The inflation rate is slightly up again, mainly due to the continued increase in service prices,” said Ruth Brand, the agency’s leader, in a press release. “By co…