Japan core inflation accelerates after five months as Iran war pushes energy prices higher
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Source: CNBC
Published: 2026-04-24 09:34 UTC+10:00
Section: General
Factuality Score: 100
Opinion Category: Neutral
Topics: Middle East, Asia, Military & Defence, Iran, Energy, Economy & Finance, Business & Economy, War & Conflict, Asia Pacific
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Core inflation in Japan accelerated for the first time in five months, rising to 1.8% in March as Iran war-fueled higher energy prices stoke consumer inflation.
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