Japan core inflation slows to 3% in Feburary

Japan's core inflation rate slows to 3% in February

Tokyo, Japan – Japan’s core inflation rate decelerated in February, government data showed Friday, with prices excluding fresh food rising 3.0 percent year-on-year in the world’s fourth-largest economy. The core Consumer Price Index (CPI) slowed from 3.2 percent in January, remaining above the Bank of Japan’s two-percent target which has been exceeded every month since

The February core index figure registered an increase of 3%, more than the expected 2.9% and well above the Bank of Japan's 2% target

Japan core inflation slows to 3% in Feburary

Japanese inflation eased in February, government data showed Friday, with prices excluding fresh food rising 3.0 percent year-on-year in the world's fourth-largest economy.

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BREAKING NEWS: Japan's core consumer prices in February rise 3.0% on year

BREAKING NEWS: Japan's core consumer prices in February rise 3.0% on year ==Kyodo

Japan's core inflation rate slows to 3% in Feburary

Japan's core inflation rate decelerated in February, government data showed Friday, with prices excluding fresh food rising 3.0 percent year-on-year in the world's fourth-largest economy.