Japan's overall consumer prices rose 2.1% year on year in September, in line with expectations and up from 1.9% in August, according to the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications. On a monthly basis, inflation was flat after a 0.1% rise in August. Core CPI also rose 2.1% from a year earlier, matching forecasts and up from 1.7% the previous month.
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| Market | Currencies |
|---|---|
| Close on 10/22/2026 | 156.768 |
| Change that session | -0.87% |
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