Japan’s Core Inflation Holds at 2.5% in May 2026, Well Above BoJ Target
Japan CPI Inflation chart — Economic Pulse Net. Source: National Statistics Office. Key Takeaways Core CPI hit 2.5% in May 2026, above the Bank of Japan’s 2% target. Source: Statistics Japan, May 2026. Bank of Japan held its key rate at 0.50%. Next decision: 30-31 July 2026. Source: Bank of Japan. GDP grew at a … Read more