Japan PPI Hits Fastest Pace Since 2023 as Energy, AI Demand Drive Costs Higher
Japan’s producer inflation accelerated more than expected in June, highlighting mounting cost pressures from the Middle East conflict, robust AI-related demand and the persistent weakness of the Yen. Producer Price Index rose 0.4% month-on-month and 7.4% year-
Japan’s producer inflation accelerated more than expected in June, highlighting mounting cost pressures from the Middle East conflict, robust AI-related demand and the persistent weakness of the Yen. Producer Price Index rose 0.4% month-on-month and 7.4% year-on-year, exceeding expectations of 0.3% and 6.8% respectively. Annual producer inflation accelerated from 6.6% in May to its fastest […] The post Japan PPI Hits Fastest Pace Since 2023 as Energy, AI Demand Drive Costs Higher appeared first on ActionForex.