Japanese core inflation data flat for February

FXStreet (Bali) - Japanese CPI data was published, with the key national CPI y/y excluding Fresh Food for February coming at 2.0% y/y.

Main headlines

Japan Tokyo CPI ex Food, Energy (YoY): 1.7% (March)

Japan National CPI Ex Food, Energy (YoY) declined to 2% in February from previous 2.1%

Japan Tokyo CPI ex Fresh Food (YoY) meets expectations (2.2%) in March

Japan National CPI Ex-Fresh Food (YoY) below forecasts (2.1%) in February: Actual (2%)

Japan Overall Household Spending (YoY) above forecasts (-3.2%) in February: Actual (-2.9%)

Japan National Consumer Price Index (YoY) declined to 2.2% in February from previous 2.4%

Japan Large Retailer's Sales rose from previous 0% to 1.3% in February

Japan Retail Trade (YoY) below forecasts (-1.5%) in February: Actual (-1.8%)