Japan’s National CPI climbs 3.6% YoY in March, Core CPI rises as expected

Japan’s National Consumer Price Index (CPI) rose by 3.6% YoY in March, compared to the previous reading of 3.7%, according to the latest data released by the Japan Statistics Bureau on Friday.

Further details unveil that the National CPI ex Fresh food arrived at 3.2% YoY in March versus 3.0% prior. The figure was in line with the market consensus of 3.2%.

CPI ex Fresh Food, Energy rose 2.9% YoY in March, compared to the previous reading of 2.6%.