Japan's import price index jumps 25.5% in May, fastest since Nov 2022, BOJ data shows. The yen-denominated measure reflects persistent cost pressures from a weak yen.
Japan's yen-denominated import price index rose 25.5% year-on-year in May, the fastest pace since November 2022, according to Bank of Japan data.
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