Japan's September national core-core CPI rose 2.4% year on year.

Data released by the Japanese government on Friday showed that the core consumer price index rose 2.1% year-on-year in September, in line with market expectations. The core CPI includes petroleum products but excludes fresh food prices. The September core-core CPI, which excludes fresh food and energy, rose 2.4% year-on-year. Japan's overall CPI rose above 2% for the first time since December 2025. Japan's core-core CPI rose above 2% for the first time since March.