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Japan, Tokyo inflation

Core inflation in Japan's capital rises 2.4% yr/yr in Aug

Core consumer prices in Japan's capital rose 2.4% in August from a year earlier, data showed on Friday, accelerating for the fourth straight month and keeping alive market expectations of further interest rate hikes in coming months.

Wall Street Journal · 4d

Tokyo Inflation, Output Recovery Suggest BOJ Will Raise Rates Again

Consumer inflation in the Tokyo metropolitan area rose at a faster-than-expected pace in August, stoking speculation that the Bank of Japan will soon raise interest rates again.

Bloomberg on MSN · 4d

Tokyo Inflation Tops Expectations, Supporting Case for BOJ Hikes

Inflation in Tokyo picked up speed in August, supporting the case for the Bank of Japan to continue raising rates at a gradual pace as the bank balances the need to support the economy.

Reuters on MSN · 4d

Core inflation in Japan's capital perks up, backs case for BOJ hikes

By Makiko Yamazaki and Satoshi Sugiyama TOKYO (Reuters) -Core inflation in Japan's capital accelerated for a fourth straight month in August, data showed on Friday, tracking comfortably above the central bank's 2% target and backing market expectations of more interest rate hikes ahead.

South Korea, inflation

NBC New York · 12h

Asia-Pacific markets set for mixed open after South Korea's inflation rate hits 42-month low

Asia-Pacific markets are set to open mixed on Tuesday as investors assess South Korea's August inflation numbers, which eased to its lowest level on a year-on-year basis since March 2021. The country's consumer price index recorded a 2% rise year on year, coming down from July's 2.6% and in line with expectations from a Reuters poll of economists.

Business Insider · 6h

South Korea Inflation Weakest Since Early 2021

South Korea's inflation softened notably to the lowest in more than three years in August, adding chances of an interest rate cut as

Wall Street Journal · 12h

South Korea’s Inflation Slows to 41-Month Low

The Bank of Korea in August said it expects inflation in the country to average 2.5% for 2024.

Japan: Revising GDP forecasts – Standard Chartered

“Following statistical revisions to GDP data by the Cabinet Office, the BoJ revised down its growth forecast for FY24 (year ...

Japan to spend extra 989 bil. yen to help curb energy bills

The government decided Tuesday to allocate an additional 989.15 billion yen ($6.7 billion) in subsidies to curb energy bills ...

Seeking Alpha4d

Japan: Hotter Than Expected Inflation, Output Rebound Should Support The BoJ's Policy Normalization

Today’s data were a mixed bag, but the Bank of Japan will pay more attention to the sharp rise in Tokyo’s inflation.

Japan to spend extra 989 bln yen in reserves on energy subsidies

The Japanese government said on Tuesday that it will allocate an additional 98915 billion yen about 673 billion US dollars from its fiscal 2024 ...

The Bank of Japan is certain to raise rates further. The question is when

BOJ is widely seen to stick to its monetary policy tightening campaign, but many markets participants remain divided over the ...

Japan Inflation: Tokyo Consumer Price Index rises 2.6% YoY in August vs. 2.2% prior

The headline Tokyo Consumer Price Index (CPI) for August rose 2.6% YoY, compared to a 2.2% rise in the previous reading, the ...

Business Times10d

Japan’s core inflation accelerates to 2.7% in July, matches forecast

JAPAN’S core inflation accelerated for a third straight month in July, data showed on Friday, keeping the central bank on track to consider further interest rate hikes in coming months. The ...

Nikkei Asia4d

Core inflation in Japan's capital rises 2.4% in August

TOKYO (Reuters) -- Core inflation in Japan's capital accelerated for a fourth straight month in August, data showed on Friday, tracking comfortably above the central bank's 2% target and backing ...

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