Tokyo, Sept 18, 2026 (AFP) - Japan August inflation slows ahead of expected rate hike

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2026-09-18

Inflation in Japan slowed slightly last month, official data showed Friday, hours ahead of a central bank meeting where an interest rate hike is widely expected. Core inflation fell to 1.7 percent in August from 1.8 percent but remains close to the two percent target set by the Bank of Japan (BoJ), which is seeking to relieve inflationary pressure. The reading from the internal affairs ministry, which excludes volatile fresh food prices, was lowe......

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