AI Data Insight
The given data for Japan's CPI month-over-month (MoM) growth rate in the third quarter (Q3) of 2026 converged to 0.0%, lower than the previous value of 0.1%. However, the latest market-released September core CPI year-over-year (YoY) growth rate has rebounded to 2.1%, breaching the Bank of Japan's policy target. Under the dual pressure of raw material costs and the depreciation of the yen, the probability of resuming rate hikes in December is expected by the market to rise significantly.