Japan's core inflation accelerated to 1.8% in July 2026, up from 1.6% in the previous month, driven by rising energy costs. The acceleration has increased market expectations for a Bank of Japan rate hike.
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Japan's core inflation accelerates in July, bolsters case for rate hike Reuters
Japan's core inflation accelerated to 1.8% in July, up from 1.6%, as energy costs rise. With price pressures broadening, bets on a #BOJ rate hike are growing. #Japan #Inflation #Business Japan's core inflation accelerates in July, driven by higher energy costs, boosting bets that the Bank of Japan will hike interest rates.