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Business/Oct 23, 2026

Japan’s core inflation returns to 2.1%, but the next rate decision remains a separate question

September CPI excluding fresh food rose 2.1% annually, or 2.4% after also excluding energy. The figures inform the policy debate without predicting the next decision.