Event Brief
Japan input prices jump most since 2014
Filed: May 15, 2026 at 1:07 AM ET
Summary: Japan’s input prices for firms rose 2.3% in April, the biggest increase since 2014.
WHO: Japanese firms
WHAT: Input prices for Japanese firms rose 2.3% in April from the prior month.
WHEN: May 15, 2026 at 12:19 AM ET
WHERE: Japan
WHY: The measure of input prices rose 2.3% in April from the prior month.
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