Economy2026-06-25
Tokyo's core inflation accelerates to 1.6% in June 2026
Core consumer prices in Tokyo's central wards rose 1.6% year-on-year in June 2026, up from 1.3% the prior month, keeping the Bank of Japan on track for further interest-rate hikes.
Core consumer prices in Tokyo’s central wards — a measure that includes oil products but excludes fresh food — rose 1.6% year-on-year in June 2026, matching economists’ forecasts and up from 1.3% in May. The reading keeps the Bank of Japan’s gradual policy-normalization path in view.