Japan core inflation stays below target for fourth month
Data shows that core inflation in Japan continued in May to stay below the Bank of Japan's target level for the fourth consecutive month, after raw material prices rose due to the conflict in the Middle East. The increase in energy costs contributed to higher wholesale prices, amid expectations of interest rate hikes in the coming months to curb inflationary pressures.
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