Japan National CPI ex Food, Energy (YoY): 3.4% (July)

Aug 22, 2025

Japan’s National CPI rises 3.1% YoY in July, Core CPI climbs more than expected

Japan’s National Consumer Price Index (CPI) rose by 3.1% YoY in July, compared to the previous reading of 3.3%, according to the latest data released by the Japan Statistics Bureau on Friday.

WTI extends the rally to near $63.50 amid signs of stronger energy demand

West Texas Intermediate (WTI), the US crude oil benchmark, is trading around $63.40 during the early Asian trading hours on Friday. The WTI rises to near a two-week high amid signs of strong US demand and uncertainty over efforts to end the war in Ukraine.