Japan Inflation Remains High Despite Cooling from Two-Year Peak
July 18, 2025July 18, 2025 Japan’s inflation eased slightly in June but remained above the Bank of Japan’s (BOJ) target, keeping pressure on Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba ahead of Sunday’s national election. Core consumer prices (excluding fresh food) rose 3.3% year-on-year, down from May’s 3.7%—a…