# Japan core inflation holds near BOJ target

https://mins.news/en/item/63704

- Reuters, 2026-09-18 05:05 UTC
- Economy
- Original: https://www.reuters.com/world/asia-pacific/japans-august-core-consumer-prices-rise-17-yryr-2026-09-17/?link_source=ta_bluesky_link&taid=6aacc67efbc2160001c2bf03

> Japan’s core consumer inflation remained steady near the central bank’s 2% target in August, data showed, underscoring intensifying price pressures and strengthening the case for a near-term rate hike.

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