Japan's annual inflation rate increased to 3.0% in October 2025, up from 2.9% in September, reaching its highest point since July. Similarly, core inflation also reached 3.0%, aligning with forecasts and representing the highest level observed in three months. On a monthly basis, the Consumer Price Index (CPI) rose by 0.4%, following a 0.1% increase over the previous three months, marking the highest monthly level since January.