# Japan’s wholesale inflation stays high, strengthening September BOJ hike expectations

https://mins.news/en/item/20822

- Reuters, 2026-08-13 03:40 UTC
- Economy
- Original: https://www.reuters.com/world/asia-pacific/japans-wholesale-inflation-spikes-july-bolsters-rate-hike-chance-2026-08-13/?link_source=ta_bluesky_link&taid=6a7d3ca4325a7500012a926e

> Japan’s annual wholesale inflation remained elevated in July, data showed, pointing to widening price pressures and strengthening market expectations that the Bank of Japan will raise interest rates in September.

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