Japan inflation stalls and spending slides, keeps BOJ under pressure

Last Updated: Friday, August 28, 2015, 09:39

Japan`s core consumer inflation was flat in the year to July and household spending unexpectedly fell, casting deeper doubt on the central bank`s forecast that a solid economic recovery will help accelerate inflation to its 2 percent target.

Subdued Japan inflation, weak demand keep BOJ under pressure

Last Updated: Friday, May 1, 2015, 12:18

A slowdown in China and weak first-quarter growth figures in the United States, major markets for Japanese exports, are also adding to the pressure on the Bank of Japan to do more to hit its ambitious 2 percent inflation goal.

Japan inflation slows and output slips, keep BOJ under pressure

Last Updated: Friday, December 26, 2014, 17:26

Japanese annual core consumer inflation slowed for a fourth straight month in November due largely to sliding oil prices, highlighting the challenges the central bank faces in achieving its 2 percent inflation target.