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Japanese Inflation Rate Ex-Food and Energy YoY (Jan) Y/Y 2.6% (Prev. 2.9%)

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Japanese Inflation Rate Ex-Food and Energy YoY (Jan) Y/Y 2.6% (Prev. 2.9%)

What it means

The latest Japanese inflation rate ex-food and energy for January has come in at 2.6%, down from the previous 2.9%. This deceleration may signal easing inflationary pressures, which could influence expectations for monetary policy decisions, particularly the BoJ's approach to maintaining or adjusting its current stance on interest rates.

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