Economic Buzz: Japan inflation eases to 1.4% in April, core CPI hits 3 year low

Japan?s annual inflation eased to 1.4% in April 2026 from 1.5% in March, while core inflation also slowed to 1.4%, the lowest since March 2022 and below the Bank of Japan?s 2% target for a third consecutive month. Softer food and energy prices contributed to the slowdown, while monthly consumer prices rose 0.1%.

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