Firm underlying inflation keeps BoJ normalisation plans on track

With “supercore” inflation, excluding fresh food and energy, still strong at 2.6 per cent, we think the Bank of Japan remains on course to deliver its next rate increase in April.
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Core inflation in Japan's capital slows below BOJ's 2% target in test for policy

TOKYO - Annual core inflation in Tokyo slowed in February, running below the Bank of Japan's 2% target for ‌the first time in 16 months, data showed on Friday, potentially heightening friction between ...