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 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'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 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 ...
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 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 ...
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 ...
朝日新聞社4d
Japan’s core inflation steady above BOJ target, service prices firm
Japan's core inflation in October held above the central bank's 2% target and a key index stripping away the effect of fuel accelerated, data showed on Friday, keeping pressure on the central bank ...
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 ...
Philippine Daily Inquirer4d
Japan inflation eases to 2.3% in October — official data
Tokyo, Japan — Japanese inflation slowed slightly in October with prices up 2.3 percent on-year, official data showed Friday, as the government readies a huge economic stimulus package.
Warm weather drives drop in Oct. Japan supermarket sales
Sales at supermarkets in Japan fell in October as unseasonably warm weather slowed demand for autumn-and-winter clothing.
The Daily Star3d
Japan approves $140b stimulus
Japan’s minority government signed off Friday on a $140-billion stimulus drive aimed at putting more money in consumers’ ...