Japan core inflation in February misses estimates, headline CPI eases for a fourth straight month
CNBC·2026-03-24 07:42
TOKYO, JAPAN - FEBRUARY 05: Tourists and shoppers walk through the Tsukiji shopping area on February 5, 2026 in Tokyo, Japan.Japan's headline inflation rate eased for a fourth straight month in February as the economy cooled on stabilizing food prices, though soaring energy prices risk pushing up living costs. The consumer price index fell to 1.3% last month, according to data released Tuesday, its lowest level since March 2022 and below the central bank's 2% target. It was down from 1.5% in January.Core in ...