Japan goods inflation accelerates amid AI demand and oil risks
Japan’s consumer-price data released Friday points to a faster inflation pace, with the Middle East conflict’s impact and AI-related demand cited as key risk factors the Bank of Japan is watching.
Japan's consumer-price data released Friday indicates the growing impact of the Middle East conflict and demand linked to artificial intelligence, both risk factors the Bank of Japan says it is watching closely. The data confirms that price pass-through driven by rising costs, fueled by expanding AI…