Japan core inflation in February misses estimates, headline CPI eases for a fourth straight month
- Posted on March 23, 2026
- By CNBC
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Japan core inflation in February misses estimates, headline CPI eases for a fourth straight month

The consumer price index fell to 1.3% last month, its lowest level since March 2022 and below the central bank's 2% target. It was down from 1.5% in January.