AI Data Insight
On 2026-10-01 (Q4 2026), the Tokyo area CPI YoY rate rose to 2.8%, higher than the previous value of 2.7% on 2026-09-01 (Q3 2026), continuing to far exceed the Bank of Japan's 2% inflation target. Although core inflation slightly slowed due to a sharp drop in rice prices, the phase-out of utility subsidies drove a strong rebound in energy prices, becoming the main factor pushing up overall prices. The robust data provides strong support for the BOJ to further tighten monetary policy by the end of the year.