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    Japan's core inflation rises to 2.6% in August as activity stays in expansion

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    Japan's core inflation rises to 2.6% in August as activity stays in expansion

    Direct answer

    The data keeps pressure on the Bank of Japan to normalise policy gradually, supporting JPY and Japanese bank stocks relative to long-duration rate-sensitive names.

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    Market Ontology
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    2026-09-28
    Published
    2026-10-20
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    1 · 2026-10-20

    Cite as: Market Ontology, “Japan's core inflation rises to 2.6% in August as activity stays in expansion”, revision 1, evidence through 2026-09-28. https://marketontology.com/market-events/2026-09-28/japan-s-core-inflation-rises-to-2-6-in-august-as-activity-stays-in-expansion-03ca53

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    Japan's core inflation rises to 2.6% in August as activity stays in expansion
    The data keeps pressure on the Bank of Japan to normalise policy gradually, supporting JPY and Japanese bank stocks relative to long-duration rate-sensitive names.
    USDJPYEWJJGB10Y
    Impact
    59
    SEP 28
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    USDJPYEWJJGB10Y
    Japan's core inflation rises to 2.6% in August as activity stays in expansion
    The data keeps pressure on the Bank of Japan to normalise policy gradually, supporting JPY and Japanese bank stocks relative to long-duration rate-sensitive names.
    Impact
    The data keeps pressure on the Bank of Japan to normalise policy gradually, supporting JPY and Japanese bank stocks relative to long-duration rate-sensitive names.
    Affected
    USDJPYEWJJGB10Y
    Source facts

    How this development reaches the affected companies

    AssetExposure and channelDirectionEvidence
    USDJPYhigher underlying inflation strengthens expectations for BOJ normalisation and supports the yenDown1-5dunderlying CPI rose to 2.6% y/y in August from 2.3% in July
    EWJfirmer domestic activity and inflation can support Japanese financials and cyclical sharesUp1-5dComposite PMI registered its 18th consecutive month of expansion
    JGB10Ysticky inflation increases odds of higher yields over timeUp1-5dJapan's underlying inflation indicator accelerated to 2.6% y/y

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    EWJUpagreed96.83 2026-09-28-0.33%+2.55%Pending

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