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Japan’s June core inflation cools to 3.3%, still well above Bank of Japan’s target
Japan's key measure of consumer prices cooled slightly more than expected in June, but remained well above the Bank of ...
Japan Inflation Eases, But BOJ Still Faces Policy Challenges — Update
As reaffirmed by the latest CPI data, domestic prices--especially for goods--remain strong, but with the conclusion of U.S.-Japan trade negotiations still uncertain, the BOJ will likely continue to ...
Japan's core inflation eases to 3.3% in June, slowest pace since March
Japan's annual inflation rate eased to 3.3% in June 2025 from 3.5% in the previous month, marking the lowest reading since ...
Japanese Yen and Aussie Dollar Forecasts: Brace for US Confidence Data, Central Bank Cues
RBA rate cut fears and slowing Aussie jobs data weigh on AUD/USD, with China’s trade outlook and Fed policy in sharp market ...
Why has Japan set up a task force to deal with foreigners?
Japan has worked hard to attract foreigners to boost its sluggish economy but now the perception there are too many has prompted the creation of a new task force, as competition for votes heats up ...
Japan must be mindful of credit rating downgrade risk, bank lobby head says
Japan must be mindful of the risk of a credit rating downgrade if an expansion in public debt runs out of control, the head ...