FX.co ★ Japan's National CPI Sees Slight Increase of 0.2% in Latest Data

Japan's latest data on the National Consumer Price Index (CPI) shows a small increase of 0.2%. The previous indicator had remained unchanged at 0%. The comparison period for the data is month-over-month, with the update reported on 18 April 2024. The National CPI is a key economic indicator that measures the average change over time in the prices paid by urban consumers for a market basket of consumer goods and services. This slight uptick in the CPI could indicate a mild inflationary pressure in the Japanese economy, which policymakers will continue to monitor closely for any potential impact on monetary policy and consumer spending trends.