Japan core inflation hits four-year low in April but war-driven rebound seen ahead

Japan’s core CPI rose just 1.4% in April, a four-year low driven by government subsidies, but analysts warn the Iran war will push inflation sharply higher in coming months Summary: Japan’s core CPI, excluding fresh food, rose 1.4% year-on-year in April, the slowest pace since March 2022, against a market forecast of 1.7% and a […]