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New update 2024.12.20 08:36
Japan's National CPI climbs 2.9% YoY in November, Core CPI rises more than expected

update 2024.12.20 08:36

Japan's National Consumer Price Index (CPI) climbed 2.9% YoY in November, compared to the previous reading of 2.3%, according to the latest data released by the Japan Statistics Bureau on Friday,

Further details unveil that the National CPI ex Fresh food arrived at 2.7% YoY in November versus 2.3% prior. The figure was above the market consensus of 2.6%. 

CPI ex Fresh Food, Energy rose 2.7% YoY in November, compared to the previous reading of a rise of 2.3%.

Market reaction to Japan's National CPI data

Following Japan's CPI inflation data, the USD/JPY pair is up 0.12% on the day at 157.52.

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