Japan's core consumer price index eased to 1.7% in August, reinforcing expectations of a Bank of Japan interest rate hike. Rising processed food and energy costs continue to drive producer price infla
Tokyo CPI rose 1.9% in July driven by energy and food costs, reinforcing expectations for Bank of Japan interest rate hikes amid global supply chain challenges.
Japan's core consumer price index rose to 1.6% in June, driven by higher energy costs and a surge in petroleum imports. Producer prices hit their highest level since March 2023, supporting further Ban
Japan's wholesale inflation rose 7.1% in June, driven by surging fuel and non-ferrous metal prices amid Middle East tensions and a weak yen. The data supports expectations for further Bank of Japan in
Japanese manufacturers' sentiment reached a three-year high in June, signaling resilience against Middle East conflict-induced energy shocks, prompting scrutiny by the Bank of Japan ahead of its next
Tokyo's annual core inflation accelerated to 1.6% in June, driven by energy costs linked to the Middle East conflict. This trend complicates the Bank of Japan's policy decisions as the economy remains
Japan's core inflation remained at 1.4% in May amid energy subsidies and high oil prices, while rising chemical packaging costs drove food price hikes. The Bank of Japan signaled potential rate hikes
Japan's Q1 corporate capital expenditure dropped 3.5% amid Middle East tensions affecting oil prices, though petroleum sector spending rose 48%. Record profits contrast with weak sentiment, complicati
Tokyo's core inflation slowed to 1.3% in May, below the Bank of Japan's 2% target despite rising raw material costs. Analysts expect acceleration due to surging oil prices and a weak yen pressuring th
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