Japan inflation softens more than expected in April, weakening case for BOJ rate hike
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Source: CNBC
Published: 2026-05-22 09:38 UTC+10:00
Section: General
Factuality Score: 92
Opinion Category: Neutral
Topics: Asia, Economy & Finance, Business & Economy, Asia Pacific
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Japan's core inflation eased more than expected in April, coming in at 1.4%, potentially weakening the case for an early rate hike by the Bank of Japan.
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