Core inflation in Japan's capital slows below BOJ's 2% target in test for policy - Reuters
Core inflation in Japan's capital slows below BOJ's 2% target in test for policy Reuters
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Annual core inflation in Tokyo slowed to 1.8% in February, falling below the Bank of Japan's 2% target for the first time since October 2024, potentially complicating the central bank's communication on future rate hikes.
Annual core inflation in Tokyo eased to 1.8% in February, below the Bank of Japan's 2% target, raising questions about the central bank's future rate hike plans.
Consumer prices in Tokyo rose 1.8% in February, the smallest gain since October 2024, indicating a cooling in Japan's price growth and posing challenges for the Bank of Japan's rate hike strategy.
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