Japan’s core CPI jumps to 3.2% in Jan, above expectations

Japan’s inflation accelerated in January, with core CPI (ex-food) rising from 3.0% yoy to 3.2% yoy, surpassing expectations of 3.1% yoy and marking the fastest pace in 19 months, driven by higher rice and energy costs. This was also the third consecutive month of acceleration, with core CPI rebounding sharply from 2.3% yoy in October. […]

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