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Japanese Services PPI Y/Y 3.1% vs exp. 3.0% (prev. 2.7%)

The Japanese Services PPI has come in slightly above expectations at 3.1%, compared to the anticipated 3.0% and up from the previous 2.7%.

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[MARKET UPDATE] Asia-Pac equities open mixed, with the Nikkei 225 (+0.5%) outperforming while ASX 200 lags (-0.1%); ES (+0.2%) and NQ (+0.6%) futures continue to climb, supported by INTC (+19.8%); DXY flat, JPY unreactive following hotter CPI and PPI

Renesas (6723 JT) Q1 2026 (JPY): Revenue 380.3bln (prev. 308.8bln Y/Y) , Operating profit 90.6bln (prev. 21.5bln Y/Y)

Japanese Services PPI Y/Y 3.1% vs exp. 3.0% (prev. 2.7%)

Japanese Inflation Rate MoM (Mar) M/M 0.4% (Prev. -0.2%)

Japanese Core Inflation Rate YoY (Mar) Y/Y 1.8% vs. Exp. 1.8% (Prev. 1.6%, Low. 1.4%, High. 1.9%)

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This suggests upward pressure on prices in the services sector, which could have implications for inflation expectations and monetary policy in Japan. Traders may want to watch how this affects the broader commodity markets and the JPY, particularly given Japan's ongoing challenges with inflation control.

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