Headline CPI rose 3.7% y/y (vs. 3.5% expected), down from January’s 4.0%Core CPI (ex. fresh food) rose 3.0% y/y (vs. 2.9% expected; prior 3.2%)Core-core CPI (ex. food and energy) edged up to 2.6% y/y, topping both expectations and the previous month’s 2.5%
The stronger-than-expected data prompted fresh speculation of a potential BoJ rate hike at its next meeting (April 30–May 1), though the central bank left rates unchanged this week amid ongoing global trade uncertainty—a theme that may linger into the next decision.
Elsewhere, gold slipped modestly in a quiet session with limited news or data flow.
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