Japan, inflation and BOJ

Japan's steady service inflation keeps alive BOJ rate-hike prospects
A leading indicator of Japan's service-sector inflation held near 3% in October, data showed on Tuesday, offering further evidence that conditions for another near-term interest rate hike by the Bank of Japan were falling into place.
Japan's steady corporate service inflation bolsters BOJ rate-hike view
The Bank of Japan is watching service-sector inflation for clues on whether demand-driven price gains are broadening enough to justify further raising interest rates.
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.
Japan's corporate service inflation steady, keeps alive rate-hike prospects
A leading indicator of Japan's service-sector inflation held near 3% in October, data showed on Tuesday, offering further evidence that conditions for another near-term interest rate hike by the Bank of Japan were falling into 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'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 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 inflation struggle: How new stimulus measures may shape the economy
Japan launches a ¥39 trillion plan to fight inflation and support households. Discover how rising prices and fiscal and ...
Japan’s Ishiba Renews Pressure on Companies to Ramp Up Pay
Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba called on companies to continue ramping up pay for workers, as his government seeks to ...
Japan inflation slows in Oct. for 2nd month on energy subsidies
Japan's core consumer prices in October climbed 2.3 percent from a year earlier, increasing at a slower pace for the second straight ...
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Japan's wholesale inflation heightens uncertainty on rate hike timing
Japan's wholesale inflation accelerated in October as renewed yen falls pushed up import costs for some goods, data ...
Asia markets mostly rise while China stocks falter; investors assess Japan inflation, Singapore GDP data
Asia-Pacific markets mostly rose Friday, tracking a rally on Wall Street that saw the S&P log gains for a fourth straight day ...
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Japan's inflation hits 4%, higher than predicted
Kuroda has said the central bank will continue with monetary easing until Japan achieves its inflation goal on a sustainable basis, supported by stronger wage growth. A separate data report showed ...
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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.
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 ...