12-March-2026
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Japan's Wholesale Inflation Cools, but Oil Shock From Iran War Threatens Rebound
11-Mar-2026

Japan's wholesale inflation cooled for a third month in February as government fuel subsidies blunted rising commodity costs, but analysts warn the respite may be brief, with the oil spike from the Middle East conflict poised to reignite price pressures. The data highlight the dilemma the Bank of Japan faces in timing its next interest rate hike, as the rising cost of oil stokes stagflation risks.

News Source:- https://money.usnews.com/investing/news/articles/2026-03-10/japans-wholesale-inflation-slows-but-weak-yen-lifts-import-costs
 
 
 

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