Japan, inflation

Japan's core inflation rate hits 3.2% in January
Japanese inflation accelerated in January, further pressuring households as prices excluding fresh food rose 3.2 percent on-year, government data showed Friday. Overall, inflation including volatile fresh food prices was up 4.
Japan’s core inflation climbs to 3.2pc in January, adding pressure for BoJ rate hikes
Japanese inflation accelerated in January, further pressuring households as prices excluding fresh food rose 3.2 per cent on-year, government data
Japan's core inflation rate hits 19-month high
Japanese inflation accelerated in January, further pressuring households as prices excluding fresh food rose 3.2% on-year, government data showed today.
Higher Japanese inflation keeps central bank on track to raise rates
Headline Japanese consumer price inflation jumped to 4 per cent in January, the highest reading since inflation peaked recently at 4.3 per cent in January 2023. Ex
Japan's inflation rate climbs to 4% in January, highest in two years
This comes as the BOJ was revealed to have considered further rate hikes at its January meeting, warning of inflation risks and a weak yen.
BOJ under pressure as Japan leads G-7 inflation
Japan’s inflation is gaining momentum, with January’s consumer price index expected to rise to 4 percent, up from 3.6 percent in December. This positions Japan as the fastest-inflating economy among g-7 nations.
Japan’s inflation hits 2-year high of 4% in January—will the BOJ raise rates?
Japan’s inflation surged in January, with consumer prices rising 4% year over year—the highest level since early 2023. This has intensified pressure on the Bank of Japan (BOJ) to tighten its ultra-loose monetary policy.
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From Japan, a Hard Lesson About a Weak Currency
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Japan's economy grows more than expected on strong exports and moderate consumption
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Japan's lost generation missing out on wage hikes
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Japan's Cat Day sees companies capitalize on 'a-meow-zing' economic boon
This year, products and services related to cats are estimated to generate ¥414.50 billion more than last year.
Is Japan the new Iceland? Becoming the hottest destination in tourism can fuel an economy, but it's no free lunch.
Travel to Japan has exploded in recents years. Sustainable tourism advocates say the country needs to be proactive at ...
India urges Japanese businesses to expand investments and boost ‘Make in India’ participation
Indian government urges Japanese businesses to increase investments in India, emphasizing opportunities in 'Make in India' initiative.
Japanese Are Hating Inflation. But Stagflation Could Be Worse
And households are hating it. Part of the problem is that most of the inflation from which Japan is suffering comes from ...