Economic Indicators
Japan’s core inflation slows in October, but stays above BOJ target
2024.11.21 18:52
TOKYO, Nov 22 (Reuters) – Japan’s core consumer prices rose 2.3% in October from a year earlier, government data showed on Friday.
The core consumer price index, which includes oil products but excludes fresh food prices, compared with economists’ median estimate for a 2.2% annual gain.
Stripping away the effect of fresh food and energy, consumer prices rose 2.3% in October from a year ago.