Overall inflation for the Tokyo area was 2.7% for the month, up from 1.9% previously and above the 2.5% forecast. The Japanese government released the findings via a poll of prices in the city.
Tuesday, October 20, 2026
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Tokyo September Inflation Beats Forecasts With 2.7% Rise
Global Markets19 days ago
Consumer price gains excluding fresh food and energy in the Japanese capital reached 3.0% year-on-year in September, surpassing the 2.5% analyst estimate. Core consumer prices that exclude fresh food also rose 2.7%, beating the 2.3% projection and the 1.8% increase recorded in the previous month.
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