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Japan’s annual headline inflation rate increased to 1.5% in May 2026 from 1.4% in April.

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Japan

Who
Japan, Bank of Japan (BOJ)
What
Japan’s annual headline inflation rate increased to 1.5% in May 2026 from 1.4% in April.
When
Fri, 19 Jun 2026 04:56:43 GMT · 6h 22m ago
Where
Japan ·
Why
The increase was driven by moderating declines in electricity and gas prices following the expiration of government utility subsidies.
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The slight increase in Japan's inflation rate indicates a shift in consumer price dynamics, potentially influencing future Bank of Japan monetary policy decisions.

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  1. Currently Reading6h 22m ago
    Japan’s annual headline inflation rate increased to 1.5% in May 2026 from 1.4% in April.
  2. Economics9h 57m ago
    Japan's core inflation, excluding fresh food, remained at 1.4% in May, matching the lowest level since 2022.
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  3. Economics11h 19m ago
    Japan's core inflation stayed at 1.4% in May due to subsidies, keeping Bank of Japan on track for another rate hike.
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