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Sports26 June 2026 at 02:03 am
Global Market: Core inflation in Tokyo accelerates as energy-driven price pressures begin to broaden
Quick Take
Tokyo's core inflation surged in June, driven by rising energy costs stemming from the Middle East conflict. This acceleration signals broadening price pressures, prompting the Bank of Japan to consider further interest rate hikes
Why It Matters
Central bank rate decisions ripple through every asset class -- from loan EMIs to stock valuations to currency movements. Even a pause signals something.