Japan's Inflation Cools Below Central Bank Target for the First Time in Four Years

Japan's Inflation Cools Below Central Bank Target for the First Time in Four Years

2026-03-24 economy

Tokyo, Tuesday, 24 March 2026.
Japan’s inflation unexpectedly cooled to 1.3% in February 2026. Driven by government energy subsidies, it marks the first drop below the central bank’s target in nearly four years.

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