路透调查：日本1月核心通胀率可能连续第二个月放缓

Core Insights - Japan's core consumer inflation rate is expected to slow for the second consecutive month in January due to declining gasoline costs and a slowdown in food price increases [1] - The nationwide core consumer price index (CPI), which includes energy but excludes fresh food prices, is projected to rise by 2.0% year-on-year in January, matching the increase expected in January 2024 [1] - In December, the core CPI rose by 2.4% year-on-year, indicating a persistent inflation trend [1] - Core consumer inflation has remained above the central bank's 2% target for nearly four years as companies continue to pass rising raw material costs onto consumers [1]