Japan August CPI Headline +3.0% y/y (vs. 3.0% expected)
The Japan August Headline CPI has come in higher than prior at +3.0% y/y and will be support BoJ's hawkish policy take. Ex fresh food and ex fresh food & energy are also coming higher than July by 0.1% y/y.
USD/JPY remains 0.28% lower at 142.22.