Low impact
Japan's September 2026 headline CPI rose 2.1% y/y as expected, core CPI rose 2.1% y/y as expected, and core-core CPI (ex food and energy) rose 2.4% y/y, above the 2.3% forecast.
InvestingLive10/23, 06:30 AM
- 2.1% y/y
- expected 2.1%
- prior 1.9%
- 2.1%
Figures as quoted by InvestingLive
Market impact
Which way this story pushes each asset. An inference from the story, not a measured move.
JPY
Would push up
WeeksMedium confidence
Hotter core-core CPI supports case for continued BOJ policy normalization, which tends to lift JPY
What could change this
If the Fed signals a more hawkish path at its press conference or US data surprises strong, USD strength could offset the JPY-supportive CPI read.
USD/JPY before and after this story
156.863+0.07%vs previous close
This story
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