Japan: Tokyo Area CPI

Macro

2026-07-31

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The newly released Tokyo Q3 2026 CPI index reached 113.2, climbing significantly from the previous Q2 2026 reading of 112.7. Driven by rising food prices and a narrowing decline in energy costs, both core and headline inflation YoY growth rates accelerated. The resurgence in price increases is expected to prompt the Bank of Japan to remain vigilant against inflation risks, adding leverage for future interest rate hikes.

AI Data Insight

The newly released Tokyo Q3 2026 CPI index reached 113.2, climbing significantly from the previous Q2 2026 reading of 112.7. Driven by rising food prices and a narrowing decline in energy costs, both core and headline inflation YoY growth rates accelerated. The resurgence in price increases is expected to prompt the Bank of Japan to remain vigilant against inflation risks, adding leverage for future interest rate hikes.

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Published by
Statistics Bureau of Japan (Choice)
Frequency
Monthly
Next Update