# Tokyo core inflation jumps in September, bolstering case for more BOJ hikes

https://mins.news/en/item/82860

- Reuters, 2026-10-02 03:30 UTC
- Economy
- Original: https://www.reuters.com/world/asia-pacific/tokyo-core-inflation-jumps-september-bolsters-case-more-boj-hikes-2026-10-01/?link_source=ta_bluesky_link&taid=6abf2553aa92170001cbf8dc

> Annual core inflation in Tokyo accelerated in September at its fastest pace in 10 months, pointing to mounting price pressure and strengthening the case for further interest-rate increases by the Bank of Japan.

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