Japan's core inflation eased to a four-year low in April, driven by government subsidies. However, rising energy costs due to the Iran conflict are expected to push inflation higher, prompting speculation of further monetary tightening by the Bank of Japan.

Japan's economic outlook is facing growing uncertainty as elevated global oil prices and instability in the Middle East continue to fuel inflation and weigh on domestic demand,…

Core inflation — which strips out prices of fresh food — was lower than the 1.7% expected by economists polled by Reuters and below the 1.8% reading in March.

TOKYO, May 22 : Japan's annual core inflation slowed to a four-year low in April due to the effect of subsidies on fuel and education, data showed on Friday, though analysts…

Japan's inflation slowed more than expected in April, government data showed Friday, as Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi considers further measures to drive down costs linked to the…

Japan's core inflation eased to a four-year low in April, driven by government subsidies. However, rising energy costs due to the Iran conflict are expected to push inflation…

Japan’s inflation slowed more than expected in April, government data showed on May 22, as Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi considers further measures to drive down costs linked to…