WS Investor
26 Jun 2026, 09:22
Japan's inflation remained steady in June as Tokyo Core CPI, a closely watched indicator of nationwide price trends, matched expectations and accelerated from the previous month.
Tokyo Core CPI rose 1.6% year-over-year in June, in line with economists' forecasts and up from 1.3% in May. The data suggests underlying inflationary pressures remain firm in Japan, supporting expectations that price growth is becoming more sustainable.
Tokyo Core CPI rose 1.6% year-over-year in June, in line with economists' forecasts and up from 1.3% in May. The data suggests underlying inflationary pressures remain firm in Japan, supporting expectations that price growth is becoming more sustainable.