Japan core inflation expected steady at 1.8 percent
Japan core consumer inflation likely held steady at 1.8 percent in August. Government energy subsidies offset rising oil prices while wholesale costs remained elevated.
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Japan's core consumer inflation likely held steady at 1.8% in August, as government utility subsidies offset rising energy costs. The projection matches July's rate, keeping price growth below the central bank's 2% target. Economists expect the data to factor into upcoming monetary policy decisions.
