Japan's inflation accelerates to 1.8% in July, fueling expectations of monetary tightening
Japan's inflation hits 1.8% in July, its highest level since April.
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Second-quarter GDP grew by 0.3%, below forecasts
The fact
The Bank of Japan may raise rates for the second time this year.
Second-quarter GDP grew by 0.3%, below forecasts.
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Why it matters
Cette accélération de l'inflation pourrait inciter la Banque du Japon à durcir sa politique monétaire, affectant les marchés financiers et les taux d'emprunt au Japon et à l'international.