Japan’s CPI core rises to 2.9%, above BoJ target for 19th mth, services prices surge

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<p>Japan&#8217;s core CPI, which excludes fresh food prices, rose slightly from 2.8% yoy to 2.9% yoy in October, falling just below expected 3.0% yoy. Notably, this core CPI has stayed above BoJ&#8217;s target of 2% for the 19th consecutive month, indicating persistent inflationary pressures. Headline CPI, which includes all items, accelerated from 3.0% yoy to [&#8230;]</p>
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