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Japan core inflation rate in June creeps up from 4-year low as higher oil prices bite

Japan's core inflation rate in June rose from a 4-year low, marking the first increase since March, driven by higher oil prices. The rise aligned with economists' expectations of a 1.6% growth rate.

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