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Japan core inflation accelerates after five months as Iran war pushes energy prices higher

By CNBC April 23, 2026 Neutral
Japan core inflation accelerates after five months as Iran war pushes energy prices higher
The so-called "core-core" inflation, which strips out prices of both food and energy, dipped to 2.4%. Headline inflation came in at 1.5%, compared with 1.3% in February, staying below the central bank's 2% target for a second straight month.
The so-called "core-core" inflation, which strips out prices of both food and energy, dipped to 2.4%. Headline inflation came in at 1.5%, compared with 1.3% in February, staying below the central bank's 2% target for a second straight month.