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Japan’s return to higher rates

Inflation settles above 2%, the Bank of Japan lifts rates step by step, and the weak yen keeps imports dear.

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25 Oct 2026Japan’s core inflation rises above the 2% target againCore inflation rose to 2.1% from 1.7%. Without fresh food and energy, prices rose 2.4%, a sign the pressure is coming from inside Japan.Japan · Link 1 · Inflation · Cause