The PPI reading was lower with the 7.4% expected by economists polled by Reuters, and was down from a revised 7.3% seen in June.

TOKYO, Aug 13 : Japan's annual wholesale inflation continued its surge in July, data showed on Thursday, highlighting broadening price pressures and reinforcing market…

The PPI reading was lower with the 7.4% expected by economists polled by Reuters, and was down from a revised 7.3% seen in June.