【环球财经】日本2025年核心CPI同比上升3.1%

Core Insights - The average core Consumer Price Index (CPI) in Japan, excluding fresh food, rose by 3.1% year-on-year to 111.2 in 2025, marking the fourth consecutive year above the government's and central bank's target of 2% [1] - The primary driver of the increase in consumer prices is the accelerated rise in food prices, with ordinary japonica rice up by 67.2%, coffee beans by 39.8%, and chocolate by 35.7% [1] - Other categories such as housing maintenance, electricity, automotive-related costs, communication fees, and education and entertainment services also saw year-on-year price increases [1] - By December 2025, the core CPI in Japan increased by 2.4% year-on-year to 112.2, continuing a streak of 52 consecutive months of year-on-year increases [1]