Consumer prices rose 4.2% annually in May, highest in three years

The consumer price index was expected to show a 4.2% gain from a year ago, according to the Dow Jones consensus estimate.

Japan core inflation holds steady in May, matching expectations despite energy price concerns

Headline inflation edged up to 1.5% from 1.4%, while the so called "core-core" inflation rate, eased to 1.8% from 1.9%.
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Japan core inflation remains below BOJ target for fourth month, complicating rate hike plans

Tokyo core CPI fell to 1.3% in May 2026, marking four straight months below the BOJ's 2% target and complicating plans for ...
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There might actually be good inflation news in May CPI report

The latest consumer price index report showed inflation hit a 3-year high in May. But there are also signs in it that ...

Fed Chair Warsh's preferred inflation measure is cooling. A big pinch of salt is advised

One of the Fed chair's favorite inflation measures came in cool again, offering evidence for his belief inflation is improving and against the view of a growing number of other policymakers ‌that ...
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Core CPI expected to see renewed goods strength in December, but softer shelter inflation

December's Consumer Price Index comes out on Tuesday, giving markets and economists fresh data on how hot inflation is running. While the December data makes progress in clearing up the fog that ...