Inflation came in below economists' forecasts and slowed from December's 2.7% annual rate.
The inflation reading, the lowest since May 2025, shows grocery, gas and rent prices are cooling.
By Leika Kihara TOKYO, Feb 12 (Reuters) - Japan's annual wholesale inflation slowed for a second consecutive month in January ...
The January CPI report showed cooling inflation, a key factor in whether the Federal Reserve resumes interest rate cuts.
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