Japan's core inflation hits highest level since January 2023, putting pressure on BOJ to raise rates

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Rice prices in Japan more than doubled in May, spiking 101.7% year over year and marking their largest increase in over half a century.
The huge spike follows a 98.4% increase in April, and a rise of 92.1% year over year in March.
Japan's rice prices have been in the spotlight in recent…

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