According to data released by the Japanese government on Friday, the core consumer price index rose 2.1% in September compared to the same period last year, in line with market expectations. The core CPI includes petroleum products but excludes fresh food prices. Core-core CPI in September, which excludes fresh food and energy, rose 2.4% year over year. Japan's overall CPI increased by more than 2% for the first time since December 2025. Japan's core—core CPI rose more than 2% for the first time since March.

According to data released by the Japanese government on Friday, the core consumer price index rose 2.1% in September compared to the same period last year, in line with market expectations. The core CPI includes petroleum products but excludes fresh food prices. Core-core CPI in September, which excludes fresh food and energy, rose 2.4% year over year. Japan's overall CPI increased by more than 2% for the first time since December 2025. Japan's core—core CPI rose more than 2% for the first time since March.