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Core inflation in Japan's capital stays above BOJ target

Core inflation in Japan's capital stays above BOJ target in July
By Leika Kihara TOKYO (Reuters) -Core consumer inflation in Japan's capital stayed well above the central bank's 2% target in July, data showed on Friday, adding to renewed market expectations for another interest rate hike this year.
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Core consumer inflation in Tokyo remained well above the Bank of Japans (BOJ) 2% target in July, reinforcing expectations that another interest rate hike could come later this year. Government data released Friday
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