FX.co ★ Japan Inflation Rate Hits 9-Month High

Japan's annual inflation rate accelerated to 2.1% in September 2026, up from 1.9% in the previous two months, reaching its highest level since December 2025. Core inflation, which excludes fresh food, rose to 2.1% from 1.7% in August, marking a nine-month high and coming in slightly above the Bank of Japan's 2% target. On a monthly basis, consumer prices were unchanged, following a 0.1% increase in August.