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Japan's Producer Price Index (PPI) climbed to 136.1 in August 2026, surpassing the previous month's 135.8, indicating that corporate inflationary pressures continue to brew. Persistently high import costs for oil and chemicals, coupled with the effects of a weak yen, are forcing companies to accelerate cost pass-throughs. The market expects the Bank of Japan to face pressure for further interest rate hikes.