Tokyo August Ex fresh food & energy CPI at 2%
Tokyo August Ex fresh food & energy CPI rose from 1.8% y/y in July to 2%, while headline CPI below target range at 1.9% y/y. The figure is still cushioned by energy stimulus yet remain supportive for a September hike on a strong read in core-core.
USD/JPY is trading 0.06% higher at 159.48.