Japan's core consumer inflation rose to 1.6% in June. This increase occurred while food prices eased and service inflation slowed. Underlying inflation, excluding food and fuel, also saw a slight decrease. Economists anticipate stronger inflationary pressures later this year due to rising energy costs. The Bank of Japan will consider these figures at its upcoming policy meeting.

TOKYO, July 24 : Japan's core consumer prices rose 1.6 per cent in June from a year earlier, government data showed on Friday.The core consumer price index, which includes oil…

TOKYO, July 24 : Japan's core consumer prices rose 1.6 per cent in June from a year earlier, staying below the central bank's 2 per cent target for a fifth straight month as fuel…