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Japan core inflation holds steady in May, matching expectations despite energy price concerns
Japan's headline inflation increased slightly to 1.5% in May from 1.4%, while the core-core inflation rate decreased to 1.8% from 1.9%. The data aligns with expectations despite concerns about energy prices.
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