Japan’s core inflation hits highest degree since January 2023, placing stress on BOJ to lift charges

Japan’s core inflation hits highest degree since January 2023, placing stress on BOJ to lift charges

A market in Tokyo in June 2023. Richard A. Brooks | Afp | Getty Images Japan’s core inflation rate climbed to 3.7% in May, marking its highest level since January 2023 and putting more pressure on the Bank of Japan to raise rates to combat inflation. The figure — which strips out costs for fresh food — … Read more