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Japan inflation tops target, rate hike odds rise

Japan’s core inflation has risen above the Bank of Japan’s two percent target, strengthening expectations that policymakers could raise interest rates soon. The brief report offers no figures or timing, but points to growing pressure for tighter monetary policy.
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