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JapanJapan Inflation, consumer prices (annual %) climbed to 3.27 Percentage (%) in January 2023
World BankYearlyReleased January 2023
Japan Inflation, consumer prices (annual %) climbed to 3.27 Percentage (%) in January 2023, up 0.77 Percentage (%) from December's 2.5 Percentage (%) reading.
Latest Release
3.27
Latest (2023)
2.50
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THE RELEASE
Inflation, Consumer Prices (Annual %) (Japan) was reported at 2.74 Percent in December 2024. The reading fell from the previous value of 3.27 Percent. This is classified as a high-impact indicator released on a yearly basis.
WHAT TO WATCH NEXT
Same-country events in the next 14 days include Core Inflation Rate YoY (Jun 18) and Inflation Rate YoY (Jun 18).
Auto-generated from current model state · Refreshes on each release · Last update December 2024.
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Inflation, consumer prices (annual %) - JP
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About Inflation, consumer prices (annual %) — Japan
WHY THIS INDICATOR MATTERS
Inflation prints feed directly into central-bank policy expectations and real-yield calculations, and are among the most rate-sensitive releases on the calendar. Surprises against consensus typically move rates and currencies on release. Released annually.
WHAT'S NEXT
Sigmacast's 1-month forecast points to a materially higher reading versus the latest print, with the 3-month outlook reinforcing that direction. Both horizons are aligned bullish for this indicator, suggesting a consistent trend signal. Trend-driven dynamics are the primary tailwind in the current projection.
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Economic Calendar - JP Events
| Tuesday, June 16, 2026 | Actual | Previous | Consensus | Sigmanomics Rolling-Surprise Forecast | Impact | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03:00 | JP | BoJ Interest Rate Decision | 1 | 0.75 | 1 | 1.00 | High |
| 23:00 | JP | Reuters Tankan Index | 13 | 8 | 9 | 11.50 | Low |
| 23:50 | JP | Machinery Orders MoM | 8.7 | -9.4 | 0.9 | 3.87 | Medium |
| 23:50 | JP | Imports YoY | 12.5 | 9.8 | 12.8 | 12.65 | Low |
| 23:50 | JP | Exports YoY | 17 | 14.8 | 16.2 | 16.60 | Medium |
| 23:50 | JP | Balance of Trade | -378.7 | 299.3 | -564.6 | -471.65 | High |
| 23:50 | JP | Machinery Orders YoY | 15.6 | 5.9 | 9.3 | 11.68 | Medium |
| 23:50 | JP | Adjusted Trade Balance | -0.09 | 0.2 | -0.21 | -0.15 | Medium |
| Wednesday, June 17, 2026 | Actual | Previous | Consensus | Sigmanomics Rolling-Surprise Forecast | Impact | ||
| 23:00 | JP | Reuters Tankan Index | 8 | 9 | 11.50 | Low | |
| Thursday, June 18, 2026 | Actual | Previous | Consensus | Sigmanomics Rolling-Surprise Forecast | Impact | ||
| 23:30 | JP | Inflation Rate Ex-Food and Energy YoY | 1.9 | 1.9 | 1.90 | Low | |
| 23:30 | JP | Core Inflation Rate YoY | 1.4 | 1.4 | 1.40 | Medium | |
| 23:30 | JP | Inflation Rate YoY | 1.4 | 1.6 | 1.60 | High | |
| 23:30 | JP | Inflation Rate MoM | 0.1 | 0.3 | 0.30 | Low | |