An index measuring domestic corporate goods prices in Japan was up 0.3 percent in January compared to the previous month, the Bank of Japan said on Wednesday, posting a score of 102.4.
That was higher than analyst expectations for a 0.1 percent increase following the revised flat reading in December.
On an annual basis, the corporate goods price index was down 2.1 percent - roughly in line with analyst expectations for a 2.3 percent decline following the 3.9 percent contraction.
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June 05, 2026 16:18 ET A busy week for economic news flow saw a slew of reports being released that reflected the trends in the U.S. labor market. In Europe, economic growth and inflation data gained attention as the European Central Bank and Bank of England head for policy session later in the month. In Asia, the monetary policy session of the Indian central bank was in focus as the country, a major oil importer, reels under the pressures of a weaker rupee and rising inflation.