Japan National CPI ex Food, Energy (YoY) fell from previous 2.9% to 2.6% in January

Feb 20, 2026

Japan’s National CPI rises 1.5% YoY in January, Core CPI climbs as expected

Japan’s National Consumer Price Index (CPI) rose by 1.5% YoY in January, compared to the previous reading of 2.1%, according to the latest data released by the Japan Statistics Bureau on Friday.

USD/JPY tests 155.00 as hawkish FOMC meets rising BoJ hike bets

Wednesday's Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) minutes from the January meeting revealed a deeply divided committee, with the 10-2 vote to hold at 3.50% to 3.75% accompanied by language describing disinflation as potentially "slower and more uneven" than expected.