<strong>Japan January Core CPI Up 4.2% Y/Y, Fresh 41-Year High, Markups in Food, Utilities, Smaller Hotel Fee Drop</strong>
–Core CPI (Ex-Fresh Food) Y/Y Rise Highest Since +4.2% in September 1981 –Core-Core CPI (Ex-Fresh Food, Energy) +3.2% Y/Y, Highest Since +3.2% in April 1982 –Total CPI +4.3% Y/Y, 41-Year High; Largest Since +4.3% in December 1981 By Max Sato (MaceNews) – Consumer inflation in Japan picked up its pace further in January, with the […]