Reuters poll of economists show expectations for further rising inflation in Japan.
The next batch of CPI data from Japan is due on August 23
8.30am Tokyo time2330 GMT on August 221930 US Eastern time on August 22
In brief:
Expectations from the survey are that core CPI is forecast to rise 2.7% y/y in July vs 2.6% in JuneThis would register inflation above the BOJ 2% target for the 28th straight monthEnd of energy subsidies likely boosted headline figure
Bank of Japan Governor Ueda
This article was written by Eamonn Sheridan at www.forexlive.com.
