Core inflation accelerated in Japan in June, official data showed on July 24 as the Middle East war and a weak yen pushed up prices for consumers in the world's fourth-biggest economy.

TOKYO, July 22 : Japan's imports jumped to a record high in June, government data showed on Wednesday, as a weak yen and soaring oil prices drove up import costs and inflation,…

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