AI Data Insight
According to the latest data, Japan's domestic Corporate Goods Price Index (CGPI) MoM growth rate for Q2 2026 was reported at 0.3706%, slowing down from the previous value of 0.9002%. Although the monthly growth momentum has moderated, the phenomenon of companies passing on costs is becoming increasingly apparent, driven by a weak yen and high energy costs. The market is paying close attention to this imported inflationary pressure and expects the Bank of Japan to potentially raise interest rates further in the autumn.