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Japan inflation jumps to highest level this year on energy costs

Japan’s core inflation, excluding fresh food but including energy, matched expectations at 1.8%.

Reported · Written up by our desk · Inflation

Japan’s headline inflation rate rose to its highest level this year as energy prices weighed on the cost of living, according to CNBC Markets.

The outlet said core inflation, which strips out prices of fresh food but still includes energy, came in line with expectations at 1.8%.

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CNBC MarketsJapan headline inflation rate hits highest this year as energy prices bite
CNBC WorldJapan headline inflation rate hits highest this year as energy prices bite

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