Japan's core consumer inflation slowed in February but an index stripping away energy costs hit a four-decade high, data showed on Friday, suggesting cost-push pressures may persist longer than policymakers thought.
TOKYO (Reuters) - Japan's core consumer inflation slowed sharply in February from a 41-year high in the previous month, government data showed on Friday, as the effect of government subsidies to curb utility bills rolled in. | 07:49pm
By Takahiko Wada and Leika Kihara TOKYO (Reuters) - Japan's core consumer inflation slowed sharply in February from a 41-year high in the previous mon.
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