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Japan October 2025 inflation: signals as BOJ December 2025 meeting nears

Japan October 2025 inflation remains above the 2% target, with core at 3.0% and core-core CPI Japan at 3.1%. Firms are actively passing on higher costs, and the Japan PMI November 2025 shows faster input-cost growth. These trends will shape the BOJ's policy decisions at the December 2025 meeting.
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