Event Brief
Japan inflation rises in July, supporting BOJ rate hike
By The BriefBrief · Sources (2)
Filed: Aug 20, 2026 at 11:04 PM ET
Summary: Japan’s consumer price index excluding fresh food rose 1.8% in July from a year earlier, up from a 1.6% increase in the prior month. The pickup is cited as backing the BOJ’s case for a potential rate hike.
WHO: Bank of Japan (BOJ)
WHAT: Japan’s CPI excluding fresh food increased to 1.8% year-on-year in July, up from 1.6% in June.
WHEN: Jul 01, 2026
WHERE: Japan
WHY: The CPI excluding fresh food accelerated in July, providing support for the BOJ’s argument for a rate hike.
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