Rice prices up 91% year-on-year in Japan Rice prices in Japan soared by 90.7% in July year-on-year, official data showed today, but the rate of increase slowed from previous months offering some relief for Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba. Business • 22 Aug
Rice prices up 91% year-on-year in Japan Rice prices in Japan soared by 90.7% in July year-on-year, official data showed today, but the rate of increase slowed from previous months offering some relief for Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba. Business • 22 Aug
Japan's core inflation hits two year high Japan's core inflation hit a more than two-year high in May and exceeded the central bank's 2% target for well over three years, keeping it under pressure to resume interest rate hikes despite economic headwinds from US tariffs. Business • 20 Jun
Japan's core inflation hits two year high Japan's core inflation hit a more than two-year high in May and exceeded the central bank's 2% target for well over three years, keeping it under pressure to resume interest rate hikes despite economic headwinds from US tariffs. Business • 20 Jun
Why rice prices are soaring in Japan Japanese inflation data released today showed that rice prices last month were a whopping 98% higher than a year earlier. Business • 23 May
Why rice prices are soaring in Japan Japanese inflation data released today showed that rice prices last month were a whopping 98% higher than a year earlier. Business • 23 May
Japan's core inflation hits more than two-year high Japan's core inflation accelerated at its fastest annual pace in more than two years in April on steady rises in food costs, data showed today, raising the odds of another interest rate hike by the end of the year. Business • 23 May
Japan's core inflation hits more than two-year high Japan's core inflation accelerated at its fastest annual pace in more than two years in April on steady rises in food costs, data showed today, raising the odds of another interest rate hike by the end of the year. Business • 23 May
Japan's core inflation rate hits 19-month high Japanese inflation accelerated in January, further pressuring households as prices excluding fresh food rose 3.2% on-year, government data showed today. Business • 21 Feb
Japan's core inflation rate hits 19-month high Japanese inflation accelerated in January, further pressuring households as prices excluding fresh food rose 3.2% on-year, government data showed today. Business • 21 Feb
Japanese inflation jumps to 2.7% in November Japanese inflation accelerated in November, with annual prices rising 2.7% partly because of higher energy costs, government data showed today. Business • 20 Dec 24
Japanese inflation jumps to 2.7% in November Japanese inflation accelerated in November, with annual prices rising 2.7% partly because of higher energy costs, government data showed today. Business • 20 Dec 24
Japan's government approves $140 billion stimulus plan Japan's minority government has today signed off on a $140-billion stimulus drive aimed at putting more money in consumers' pockets after the ruling party's worst election result in 15 years. Business • 22 Nov 24
Japan's government approves $140 billion stimulus plan Japan's minority government has today signed off on a $140-billion stimulus drive aimed at putting more money in consumers' pockets after the ruling party's worst election result in 15 years. Business • 22 Nov 24
Japan's core inflation rate slows in September Japanese inflation slowed in September with prices up 2.4% year-on-year, not including volatile fresh food, official data showed today. Business • 18 Oct 24
Japan's core inflation rate slows in September Japanese inflation slowed in September with prices up 2.4% year-on-year, not including volatile fresh food, official data showed today. Business • 18 Oct 24
Japan inflation rises slightly to 2.6% in June Japanese inflation was slightly higher in June, with prices rising by 2.6% year-on-year compared with 2.5% in May, internal affairs ministry data showed today. Business • 19 Jul 24
Japan inflation rises slightly to 2.6% in June Japanese inflation was slightly higher in June, with prices rising by 2.6% year-on-year compared with 2.5% in May, internal affairs ministry data showed today. Business • 19 Jul 24
Japanese inflation ticks up in May to 2.5% The pace of Japanese inflation accelerated in May partly due to higher energy bills, government data showed today, as analysts speculate on the timing of the Bank of Japan's next rate hike. Business • 21 Jun 24
Japanese inflation ticks up in May to 2.5% The pace of Japanese inflation accelerated in May partly due to higher energy bills, government data showed today, as analysts speculate on the timing of the Bank of Japan's next rate hike. Business • 21 Jun 24
Bank of Japan's inflation measures all fall below 2% The Bank of Japan's key measurements of underlying inflation in April all fell below its 2% target for the first time since August 2022, data showed today, heightening uncertainty on the timing of its next interest rate hike. Business • 28 May 24
Bank of Japan's inflation measures all fall below 2% The Bank of Japan's key measurements of underlying inflation in April all fell below its 2% target for the first time since August 2022, data showed today, heightening uncertainty on the timing of its next interest rate hike. Business • 28 May 24
Japan inflation slows in April, sparks questions on rates The pace of Japanese inflation slowed in April as gas bills fell, government data showed today, raising questions about when the Bank of Japan will hike interest rates again. Business • 24 May 24
Japan inflation slows in April, sparks questions on rates The pace of Japanese inflation slowed in April as gas bills fell, government data showed today, raising questions about when the Bank of Japan will hike interest rates again. Business • 24 May 24
Japan inflation rate slips to 2.6% in March Japanese inflation slowed to 2.6% in March, largely in line with market expectations, data showed today. Business • 19 Apr 24
Japan inflation rate slips to 2.6% in March Japanese inflation slowed to 2.6% in March, largely in line with market expectations, data showed today. Business • 19 Apr 24
Japan inflation slows in December as energy bills drop Japanese consumer inflation slowed again in December due to lower electricity and gas bills, government data showed today, ahead of a Bank of Japan policy decision next week. Business • 19 Jan 24
Japan inflation slows in December as energy bills drop Japanese consumer inflation slowed again in December due to lower electricity and gas bills, government data showed today, ahead of a Bank of Japan policy decision next week. Business • 19 Jan 24
No changes from Bank of Japan on interest rates The Bank of Japan has today maintained its long-standing, ultra-loose monetary policy and offered no guidance on its plans in the new year, sending the yen down against the dollar and boosting stocks. Business • 19 Dec 23
No changes from Bank of Japan on interest rates The Bank of Japan has today maintained its long-standing, ultra-loose monetary policy and offered no guidance on its plans in the new year, sending the yen down against the dollar and boosting stocks. Business • 19 Dec 23
Japan's inflation rate slows to under 3% Japanese consumer inflation slowed to below 3% last month for the first time since August 2022 on the back of easing gas and electricity prices, government data showed today. Business • 20 Oct 23
Japan's inflation rate slows to under 3% Japanese consumer inflation slowed to below 3% last month for the first time since August 2022 on the back of easing gas and electricity prices, government data showed today. Business • 20 Oct 23
Japanese inflation at highest level since 2014 Inflation in Japan hit 2.8% in August, the highest level since 2014, government data showed today, as soaring energy prices bite. Business • 20 Sep 22
Japanese inflation at highest level since 2014 Inflation in Japan hit 2.8% in August, the highest level since 2014, government data showed today, as soaring energy prices bite. Business • 20 Sep 22
Japan inflation hits seven year high in April Japan's core consumer prices posted their biggest jump in seven years in April, official data showed today, as global commodity prices soared and the yen slumped against the dollar. Business • 20 May 22
Japan inflation hits seven year high in April Japan's core consumer prices posted their biggest jump in seven years in April, official data showed today, as global commodity prices soared and the yen slumped against the dollar. Business • 20 May 22
Japanese prices rise for fourth month in a row Japan's core consumer prices edged up year-on-year in December for the fourth month in a row, buoyed partly by higher energy prices, government data showed today. Business • 21 Jan 22
Japanese prices rise for fourth month in a row Japan's core consumer prices edged up year-on-year in December for the fourth month in a row, buoyed partly by higher energy prices, government data showed today. Business • 21 Jan 22
Bank of Japan offers bleaker view on exports The Bank of Japan kept monetary policy steady today but offered a bleaker view on exports and output, reinforcing expectations the bank will maintain its massive stimulus even as major counterparts eye a withdrawal of crisis-mode support. Business • 22 Sep 21
Bank of Japan offers bleaker view on exports The Bank of Japan kept monetary policy steady today but offered a bleaker view on exports and output, reinforcing expectations the bank will maintain its massive stimulus even as major counterparts eye a withdrawal of crisis-mode support. Business • 22 Sep 21
Japan's consumer prices down again in March Japan's core consumer prices fell for the eighth month in a row in March and analysts expect further drops ahead due to the drag from mobile phone fee cuts. Business • 23 Apr 21
Japan's consumer prices down again in March Japan's core consumer prices fell for the eighth month in a row in March and analysts expect further drops ahead due to the drag from mobile phone fee cuts. Business • 23 Apr 21
Japan's consumer prices flat as deflation spectre looms Japan's core consumer prices were stubbornly unchanged in July, dashing hopes for a modest rise as the coronavirus pandemic hit household demand and revived fears of a national plunge back into deflation. Business • 21 Aug 20
Japan's consumer prices flat as deflation spectre looms Japan's core consumer prices were stubbornly unchanged in July, dashing hopes for a modest rise as the coronavirus pandemic hit household demand and revived fears of a national plunge back into deflation. Business • 21 Aug 20
Japan's economy grows less than expected in Q3 Japanese growth slowed significantly in the third quarter of the year, according to government data released today, sparking concerns for the health of the world's third-biggest economy. Business • 14 Nov 19
Japan's economy grows less than expected in Q3 Japanese growth slowed significantly in the third quarter of the year, according to government data released today, sparking concerns for the health of the world's third-biggest economy. Business • 14 Nov 19
Japan's slow inflation could draw early BoJ action Japan's core consumer inflation slowed in May and factory activity shrank in June, new figures show today. Business • 21 Jun 19
Japan's slow inflation could draw early BoJ action Japan's core consumer inflation slowed in May and factory activity shrank in June, new figures show today. Business • 21 Jun 19
Bank of Japan cuts inflation, economic growth forecasts Japan will fail to hit its 2% inflation target even by 2022, the central bank predicted today as it also revised down its estimate for growth in the world's third-largest economy. Business • 25 Apr 19
Bank of Japan cuts inflation, economic growth forecasts Japan will fail to hit its 2% inflation target even by 2022, the central bank predicted today as it also revised down its estimate for growth in the world's third-largest economy. Business • 25 Apr 19
