WS #10156
Japan May core CPI at +1.4% YoY (in line), overall CPI +1.5%, core-core eased to 1.8%; Nikkei futures up 0.91% in early trade. Bank of England held rates at 3.75% (7-2 vote), warning of high energy price impact on inflation; two members voted for a hike to 4%.
Japan May CPI data
Japan May core CPI at +1.4% YoY (in line), overall CPI +1.5%, core-core eased to 1.8%; Nikkei futures up 0.91% in early trade.
Bank of England held rates at 3.75% (7-2 vote), warning of high energy price impact on inflation; two members voted for a hike to 4%.