Japan's core inflation accelerated in November as rising food and fuel costs hit households, data showed on Friday, keeping the central bank under pressure to raise interest rates.

Japan’s key inflation gauge strengthened on the waning impact of government energy subsidies as the central bank continues to parse data before deciding on the timing of its next interest rate hike. Consumer prices excluding fresh food rose 2.7% in ...

The Bank of Japan kept its monetary policy settings unchanged as it waits a little longer before its next move, with a dissenter’s proposed rate increase suggesting momentum for another hike is building.

Japans core inflation climbed to 2.7% in November driven by higher food and fuel costs. The surge intensifies pressure on the Bank of Japan to reconsider its rate policies as households face mounting expenses