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Japan’s producer prices rise at fastest pace since early 2023
Japan’s producer prices rose at a rate of 7.1% year-on-year in June, marking the fastest increase since early 2023. This inflationary trend supports expectations that the Bank of Japan may raise interest rates further. The rise is attributed to higher energy costs, leading to increased input prices for companies, which may influence consumer prices as businesses pass on costs to customers.
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Published 10 Jul 2026, 03:45 UTC1 min read
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Summary
TL;DR
- Producer prices in Japan rose 7.1% year-on-year in June.
- The rate is the fastest increase since early 2023.
- Monthly prices climbed 0.4% in June after revisions.
- Energy costs are driving the price increases significantly.
- Expectations for an interest rate hike from the BOJ are growing.
Interesting facts
- This marks the highest rate of producer price growth since early 2023.
- The increase is led by oil, gasoline, and electricity prices.
- The yen is trading near its weakest level in 40 years.