Tokyo Core Inflation Holds at 1.9% in July, Reinforcing Bank of Japan Rate Path
Second consecutive month of year-on-year price gains in the capital signals sustained inflation momentum ahead of nationwide data release
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Second consecutive month of year-on-year price gains in the capital signals sustained inflation momentum ahead of nationwide data release

The Cabinet Office slashed its economic projection by 40 basis points, citing persistent energy price pressures that continue to erode household spending and corporate margins across the world's fourth-largest economy.

Labor Ministry advisory body recommends lifting hourly floor to ¥1,176, signaling broader shift in wage dynamics as central bank maintains tightening stance

Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's government endorses annual fiscal policy framework amid debate over monetary policy coordination

Central bank expected to project stronger economic expansion after June's landmark rate hike to 1995 highs

Rengo's final tally shows 5,368 member companies delivered an average 5.01% pay increase in 2026 spring wage negotiations

Fiscal 2025 collections reached $523 billion, surpassing government forecasts as corporate earnings climb past bubble-era peaks