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Japan's latest Q2 2026 core CPI MoM growth rate reported at 0.0%, converging significantly from the previous 0.2%, indicating a stagnation in short-term price upward momentum. Although the single-month growth has slowed, the YoY growth rate rebounded slightly due to expectations of phasing out energy subsidy policies and a weak yen, making the Bank of Japan's subsequent interest rate hike movements a market focus.