Japan CPI measures how fast consumer prices are rising year-on-year, the key inflation gauge the Bank of Japan watches when setting interest rates.
Source: Ministry of Internal Affairs & Communications. Figures as released; revisions appear in the next print.
Forecast: Trading Economics' forecast where available, otherwise the market consensus.
Calendar data: Trading Economics; official figures from the publishing agency.
Japan Inflation Rate (CPI) for June 2026 came in at 1.7% versus 1.7% expected (previous 1.5%), in line with forecast.
How this print reads for the Japanese Yen
In line with the 1.7% forecast. A reading above forecast is generally read as positive for the JPY, and below forecast as negative.
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