Japan, inflation

Japan's headline inflation rate slows to 2.3% in Oct, core inflation also drops to 2.3% above forecast
The annual inflation rate in Japan fell to 2.3% in October 2024 from 2.5% in the prior month, marking the lowest reading since January. Japan's core consumer price index, which excludes fresh food but includes fuel costs,
Japan’s Underlying Inflation Picks Up, Paving Way for December Rate Hike
Japan’s overall consumer inflation continued to slow in October, but a rise in underlying price pressures could further clear the path for the central bank to hike rates in December.
Japan Inflation Eases To 2.3% In October: Official Data
Japanese inflation slowed slightly in October with prices up 2.3 percent on-year, government data showed Friday.
Japan inflation slows in Oct. for 2nd month on energy subsidies
TOKYO (Kyodo) -- Japan's core consumer prices in October rose 2.3 percent from a year earlier, government data showed Friday.
Japan’s Inflation Holds Above BOJ Target Amid Rate Hike Bets
Japan’s key inflation gauge held above the central bank’s target even as price gains moderated a tad, in data largely supporting the central bank’s view that underlying inflation remains solid.
Higher underlying inflation strengthens case for Bank of Japan’s December rise
Inflation, excluding fresh food and energy, rose to a six-month high of 2.3 per cent in October and strengthens the case for a December rate rise by the Bank of Japan
Japan's inflation slows in October for the second straight month
TOKYO -- Japan's core inflation rate slowed for the second straight month in October due to lower electricity prices, according to government data released on Friday.
Japan's core inflation slows in October, but stays above BOJ target
Japan's core consumer prices in October rose 2.3% from a year earlier, slowing from September's pace but continuing to exceed the central bank's 2% target in a sign conditions for further interest rate hikes were falling in place.
Japan's October headline inflation rate falls, but economists still see BOJ rate hike on the table
Japan's headline inflation rate slipped to 2.3% in October, its lowest level since January and down from the 2.5% seen in September. The core inflation rate fell to 2.3% from 2.4%, slightly higher compared to the 2.
Japan passes economic package to address inflation
In hopes of tackling continuing issues of inflation, the Japanese government okayed a wide-ranging economic package worth ...
Japan approves $141 billion stimulus to boost economy, offset living costs
TOKYO—Japan’s cabinet on Friday approved an economic stimulus package worth more than $140 billion, in Prime Minister Shigeru ...
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Japan's government approves $140 billion stimulus plan
Japan's minority government has today signed off on a $140-billion stimulus drive aimed at putting more money in consumers' ...
Japan government to approve $140-bn stimulus
Japan's PM Shigeru Ishiba set to announce massive stimulus package to address inflation and wage growth and attempt to ...
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Japan Inflation Data Due On Friday
(RTTNews) - Japan will on Friday release October data for consumer prices, highlighting a modest day for Asia-Pacific economic activity. Overall inflation is expected to ease 0.1 percent on month ...
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URGENT: Wage growth necessary to boost Japan's economy: PM Ishiba
Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba said Friday that the government's new economic package, worth 39 trillion yen ($250 billion), aims to shore up wages, calling it an essential step for growth in ...