This inflation spike is pivotal ahead of the upper house election on July 20, putting pressure on Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba administration and prompting government cash handouts to mitigate rising living costs. 

Japan’s inflation hits two-year high ahead of key election

Business & Economy: Germany has now overtaken Japan, with net external assets of ¥569.7 trillion, supported by its €248.7 billion current account surplus. China retained third place with net assets of ¥516.3 trillion.

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Business & Economy: The Bank of Japan core CPI rose 3.5% in April 2025, the fastest increase since January 2023, primarily due to a 986.6% surge in rice prices.

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Japan's inflation rose by almost 4% in December from a year ago, hitting a new 41-year high. The inflation surge has also triggered a debate if the Central Bank will now move from its decades-long quality of ultra low interest rates.

Japan's inflation hits new 41-year high; consumer inflation rises 4% from last year

Japan and a weak Yen has pushed up cost of imported commodities in the country, they were already surging due to global supply constraints now. This has led to the jump in Japan's core consumer inflation that has accelerated to 40-year high.

World Business Watch: Japan's inflation hits 40-year high; commodities price surge

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