Economy
Japan's Core Inflation Rises 1.4% in May 2026, Fuel Subsidy Curbs Increase
Japan's core CPI rose 1.4% year-on-year in May 2026, below market expectations and down from April's 2.2%, due to the government's fuel subsidy program. Excluding energy, core-core CPI rose 1.9%, signaling persistent price pressures in services and processed food.