Core inflation in Japan's capital sharply accelerates in April

Core inflation in Japan's capital sharply accelerates in April

TOKYO: Core consumer prices in Japan's capital rose 3.4 per cent in April from a year earlier, data showed on Friday (Apr 25), accelerating for the second straight month and making the central bank's task of balancing risks from higher US tariffs and rising prices more challenging. The increase in the core

Japan's Business Service Prices Stay Elevated Before Tariffs Hit

(Bloomberg) — Service prices among businesses in Japan stayed elevated last month, indicating sustained inflationary pressures before the impact from US tariffs kicks in, as the Bank of Japan prepares to set policy next week.

Japan’s Business Service Prices Stay Elevated Before Tariffs Hit

Service prices among businesses in Japan stayed elevated last month, indicating sustained inflationary pressures before the impact from US tariffs kicks in, as the Bank of Japan prepares to set policy next week.

USD/JPY Price Analysis: Inflation, Tariffs Complicate BoJ Path

The USD/JPY price analysis indicates accelerating price pressures in Japan. Tokyo’s CPI increased by 3.4%, which is above forecasted to be a 3.2% increase. The dollar regained appeal as trade tensions between China and the US eased. The USD/JPY price analysis indicates accelerating price pressures in Japan, which may prompt the Bank of Japan to raise rates. However, policymakers remain concerned about the economic impacts of Trump’s tariffs. M…

The Bank of Japan will not be able to maintain its unchanged rates for too long, despite the uncertain international context.

Japan Corporate Service Price Index (YoY) increased to 3.1% in March from previous 3%

Japan Corporate Service Price Index (YoY) increased to 3.1% in March from previous 3%