Japan Core Inflation Rises to 1.8% in March Amid Rising Energy Prices
Japan's core inflation, which excludes fresh food, rose to 1.8% in March, the first increase in five months, driven by higher energy prices linked to the Iran conflict. Headline inflation remained at 1.5%, below the Bank of Japan's 2% target. The core-core inflation, which excludes both food and energy, dipped slightly to 2.4%.
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