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Japan Inflation Cools, Giving BOJ More Room to Operate

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TOKYO—Japan’s consumer prices rose at a slower pace in the first month of 2026, giving the central bank more breathing room to consider its next step.

Consumer inflation, excluding volatile fresh food prices, climbed 2.0% in January from a year earlier, compared with December’s 2.4% rise, government data showed Friday.

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