5 stories tagged #Japan inflation

  1. Tokyo Core Inflation Hits 4-Year Low, Expected to Accelerate on Energy Shock
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    Tokyo Core Inflation Hits 4-Year Low, Expected to Accelerate on Energy Shock

    Tokyo's core CPI falls to 1.5% in April, missing forecasts and marking the slowest pace since March 2022, as subsidies offset rising energy costs.

    last mo. 1 min read
  2. Fitch Warns of Further Bank of Japan Tightening Amid Persistent Inflation
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    Fitch Warns of Further Bank of Japan Tightening Amid Persistent Inflation

    Fitch Ratings signals potential Bank of Japan rate hikes due to sustained inflation, with minimal market expectation for a rate cut.

    last mo. 1 min read
  3. Japan's Inflation Surge Dampens Bank of Japan Rate Cut Hopes
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    Japan's Inflation Surge Dampens Bank of Japan Rate Cut Hopes

    March inflation in Japan rose above estimates, reducing the likelihood of a Bank of Japan rate cut and signaling potential policy shifts amidst global oil price pressures.

    last mo. 1 min read
  4. Japan's Inflation Falls Below BOJ Target, Complicating Rate Hikes
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    Japan's Inflation Falls Below BOJ Target, Complicating Rate Hikes

    Japan's core inflation slowed to 1.6% in February, below the BOJ's 2% target, as government subsidies mask underlying price pressures.

    2mo ago 1 min read
  5. Japan Inflation Hits 2-Year Low, Pressuring Bank of Japan Rate Hike
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    Japan Inflation Hits 2-Year Low, Pressuring Bank of Japan Rate Hike

    Japan's core inflation decelerates to its slowest pace in two years, creating uncertainty for the Bank of Japan's impending interest rate decisions.

    3mo ago 1 min read