Japan's Tokyo CPI inflation climbs to 3.4% YoY in January vs. 3.0% prior

The headline Tokyo Consumer Price Index (CPI) for January climbed 3.4% YoY as compared to 3.0% in the previous month, the Statistics Bureau of Japan showed on Friday. Meanwhile, the Tokyo CPI ex Fresh Food, Energy came in at 2.5% in January vs. 2.4% in December.


Additionally, Tokyo CPI ex Fresh Food rose 2.5% YoY in January against 2.5% expected and up from 2.4% in the prior month.