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Japan Inflation Rate (CPI/HICP)
Japan's headline Consumer Price Index (CPI) measures the monthly change in the price level of a representative basket of consumer goods and services. It is the primary inflation measure monitored by the Bank of Japan.
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Why Inflation Rate (CPI/HICP) matters for JPY
Central banks, including the Bank of Japan, set policy rates in response to inflation. An above-target CPI print increases the probability of a rate hike, which is typically jpy-positive, while below-target inflation raises rate-cut odds and can weaken the currency.
How to interpret this series
An inflation reading above consensus or above the Bank of Japan's target band is hawkish and supports the jpy. A downside surprise is dovish and tends to weigh on the currency, particularly when inflation has been trending lower for several months.
Historical Inflation Rate (CPI/HICP)
Source: Statistics Bureau. Cadence: Monthly. Unit: %YoY. History from 2000-01-31 (26.4 years).
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Common questions
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What is the Bank of Japan's inflation target?
Most major central banks target annual inflation near 2%. Check the Bank of Japan's current monetary policy statement for the official target.
How is headline CPI different from core CPI?
Headline CPI includes all items, notably food and energy, which are volatile. Core CPI strips these out to give a cleaner read of underlying price pressure.
Which currency endpoint serves Japan CPI data?
Historical CPI data for Japan is available at /api/v1/announcements/jpy/inflation.