Japan core CPI yy
- Japan March headline CPI 2.7% vs. 2.8% prior
- The prior report was 2.8% vs 2.2% expected
- Ex fresh food and energy 2.9% vs +3.0% expected
- Excluding food vs 2.5% prior
- Headline CPI m/m +0.3 vs 0.0% prior
- Excluding food m/m +0.2% vs +0.2% prior
These numbers aren't exactly cold and leave the BOJ with plenty of ammunition to hike further.
