Japan's Inflation Eases Sharply, Central Bank Rate Action Unlikely
Japan's core inflation fell to a 2-year low in April, decreasing expectations for an early Bank of Japan interest rate hike.
Japan's core inflation fell to a 2-year low in April, decreasing expectations for an early Bank of Japan interest rate hike.
Japan household spending fell 1.8% in February, a third straight drop, missing forecasts and complicating the outlook after the BOJ policy shift.
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US consumer inflation in February 2026 matched expectations, rising 0.3% monthly and 2.4% annually, reaching its lowest yearly rate since May 2025.