Core inflation — which strips out prices of fresh food — was lower than the 1.7% expected by economists polled by Reuters and below the 1.8% reading in March.
Macro CNBC May 22, 2026
Japan core inflation softens to over four year low, weakening case for BOJ rate hike
Core inflation — which strips out prices of fresh food — was lower than the 1.7% expected by economists polled by Reuters and below the 1.8% reading in March.
