Tokyo July CPI ex-fresh food +1.9% y/y vs +1.7% expected
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Prior was +1.6% CPI overall in Tokyo vs 1.7% prior Ex food and energy vs +1.1% prior This article was written by Adam Button at investinglive.com.
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