Tokyo's core inflation surged in June, driven by rising energy costs stemming from the Middle East conflict. This acceleration signals broadening price pressures, prompting the Bank of Japan to consider further interest rate hikes. While some economists express caution about the extent of these pressures, the central bank is closely monitoring the situation as it navigates policy normalization amidst global economic uncertainties.

TOKYO, June 24 : Japan's services producer price index in May rose 3.3 per cent from a year earlier, central bank data showed on Wednesday, a sign of broadening inflationary…

The Bank of Japan is growing more concerned about persistent inflation, with some policymakers advocating faster interest rate hikes after raising the policy rate to 1%, the…

TOKYO, June 26 : Annual core inflation in Japan's capital accelerated in June, data showed on Friday, a sign of broadening price pressures from the Middle East conflict that keeps…

TOKYO, June 26 : Annual core inflation in Japan's capital accelerated in June, data showed on Friday, a sign of broadening price pressures from the Middle East conflict.The data…

Tokyo's core inflation surged in June, driven by rising energy costs stemming from the Middle East conflict. This acceleration signals broadening price pressures, prompting the…

Tokyo, June 26 (Jiji Press)--Core consumer prices in central Tokyo rose 1.6 pct in June from a year before, driven higher by surging crude oil prices amid the conflict in the…