Japan core inflation holds steady in May, matching expectations despite energy price concerns

Jun 18, 2026 - 20:00

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Japan core inflation holds steady in May, matching expectations despite energy price concerns

Headline inflation edged up to 1.5% from 1.4%, while the so called "core-core" inflation rate, eased to 1.8% from 1.9%.

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