The "core-core" inflation rate, which strips out prices of both fresh food and energy and is tracked by the BOJ, rose to 2.4% ...

A leading indicator of Japan's service-sector inflation hit 3.0% in November, accelerating for a second straight month, data ...

Japan's core inflation accelerated in November as rising food and fuel costs hit households, data showed on Friday, keeping ...

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TOKYO: Core inflation in Japan's capital accelerated in December while services inflation held steady, data showed on Friday (Dec 27), keeping alive market expectations for a near-term interest ...

TOKYO, Dec 25 (Reuters) - A leading indicator of Japan's service-sector inflation rose to 3.0% in November, accelerating for a second straight month, data showed on Wednesday, backing up the ...

TOKYO—Japan’s economy is gathering strength but momentum remains uneven, with indicators showing healthy growth in inflation and retail sales but a decline in industrial production.

Japan’s key inflation gauge strengthened on the waning impact of government energy subsidies as the central bank continues to parse data before deciding on the timing of its next interest rate hike.

CORE inflation in Japan’s capital accelerated in December while services inflation held steady, data showed on Friday (Dec 27), keeping alive market expectations for a near-term interest rate hike.