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Japan's inflation rises for a second consecutive month
Japan
First seen: Aug 21, 2026, 6:17 AM UTCUpdated: Aug 21, 2026, 6:17 AM UTC
WHAT HAPPENED
Japan's inflation increased for the second month in a row, with energy costs cited as a driver.
SO WHAT?
Persistently higher energy-driven inflation can pressure households, monetary policy and the wider Japanese economy.
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