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Japan core inflation climbs to a 16-month high, boosting case for rate hikes

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The headline inflation rate in Japan came in at 3.6% , accelerating sharply from 2.9% in November .

The reading is the highest inflation rate since August 2023 , and boosts the case for a rate hike.

Core inflation has matched or ran above the Bank of Japan's 2% target for 33 months .

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