The basic inflation in Japan records the highest level in 19 months

Tokyo on February 21/ WAM/ The basic inflation of consumer prices in Japan increased to 3.2% in January 2025, which represents the fastest pace in 19 months, according to data issued today, Friday.

The bond returns increased with the support of these data, while the annual increase in the consumer price index, which excludes fresh food prices, exceeded the average market expectations of 3.1%.

The data showed that a separate indicator excludes the costs of both fresh food and fuel and closely monitored by the Bank of Japan as a better scale for inflation paid by demand, rose 2.5% last January compared to the previous year.

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