FX.co ★ Japan Producer Prices Rise the Least in 20 Months

Japan’s producer prices increased 2.3% year-on-year in January 2026, easing slightly from December’s 2.4% gain and in line with market expectations. This was the slowest annual rise since May 2024. On a monthly basis, producer inflation picked up to 0.2%, after December’s four-month low of 0.1%, also matching forecasts.