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2026.06.1823:30:00UTC+00Japan’s Monthly CPI Edges Higher in May, Signaling Firmer Price Momentum

Japan’s consumer price index (CPI), not seasonally adjusted, posted a modest acceleration in May 2026, suggesting a slight firming in price pressures. Month-over-month, CPI rose 0.5% in May, up from a 0.3% increase recorded in April 2026.

The data, updated on 18 June 2026, show that price growth on a monthly basis is gaining some traction compared with the previous month. Under the comparison framework used, the May figure reflects the change from April, while the April reading captured the change from March. The pickup from 0.3% to 0.5% may draw attention from investors and policymakers watching for signs of sustained inflation dynamics in Japan’s economy.

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