Archive · 13 Aug 2025
Japan's Wholesale Inflation Slows, Food Prices Continue Climbing
In Japan, the prices of goods sold between businesses are going up slower than before.
While the overall prices are slowing down, food prices are still increasing.
This might make Japan's central bank raise interest rates, which could affect how much things cost in the future.
Although inflation is easing, the increase in food costs creates uncertainty for the economy.
Japan's wholesale inflation slowed for the fourth consecutive month in July.
The Corporate Goods Price Index (CGPI) rose 2.6% year-on-year, lower than June's 2.9%.
Food and beverage prices in Japan increased by 4.2% in the year to July.
The Producer Price Index (PPI) rose 2.6% in July, the slowest pace in 11 months.
The Bank of Japan may adjust monetary policy due to rising food prices.
- Who
- The Bank of Japan (BOJ).
- What
- Slowing wholesale inflation in Japan and rising food prices.
- When
- July 2025 (data released August 13, 2025).
- Where
- Japan.
- Why
- Due to slowing inflation but persistent food price increases, the BOJ faces decisions on monetary policy.
Inflation Trends
Monetary Policy
Rate Hike Expectations
Inflation Trends
Some economists believe Japan's central bank may raise interest rates soon.
Monetary Policy
The Bank of Japan may maintain current policy until sustained inflationary pressure.
- CGPI (YoY)
- 2.6%
- PPI (YoY)
- 2.6%
- Food & Beverage Price Increase (YoY)
- 4.2%
- BOJ Interest Rate
- 0.5% (January)
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