Economic Indicators

Japan’s core inflation accelerates for 4th month in August

2024.09.19 20:02

TOKYO, Sept 20 (Reuters) – Japan’s core consumer prices rose 2.8% in August from a year earlier, government data showed on Friday.

© Reuters. FILE PHOTO: People enjoy drinks and food at izakaya pub restaurants at the Ameyoko shopping district, in Tokyo, Japan February 15, 2024. REUTERS/Issei Kato/File Photo

The core consumer price index, which includes oil products but excludes fresh food prices, compared with economists’ median estimate for a 2.8% annual gain.

Stripping away the effect of fresh food and energy, consumer prices rose 2.0% in August from a year ago.



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