Japan consumer inflation to quicken as BOJ mulls interest rate hikes
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00:00Japan's core consumer inflation increases to 2.7 percent in June, pressuring the Bank
00:06of Japan to raise interest rates.
00:08This marks the 27th straight month above the 2 percent target, driven by rising raw material
00:14costs and a weakening yen.
00:16The BOJ prepares for a policy meeting with investors, expecting a possible rate hike
00:22and reduced government bond purchases.