AI Data Insight
According to DataTrack data, the year-on-year growth rate of Japan's Tokyo core CPI fell to 2.4% in Q4 2026, slowing down from the previous period's 2.7%, but still firmly above the Bank of Japan's 2% inflation target. Although special factors such as rice prices suppressed the increase, the weak yen and energy costs continue to provide strong support for prices. The market continues to closely monitor the Bank of Japan's potential interest rate hike moves in December.