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Japan's wholesale inflation rose 4.0% year-on-year in April, as firms continued to pass on higher raw material and labor costs. The increase in the corporate goods price index (CGPI) aligned with market forecasts but marked a slight slowdown from March’s revised 4.3% gain. Still, the index climbed to a record high of 126.3 for the eighth consecutive month, signaling ongoing inflationary pressure that may fuel future consumer price hikes.
The Bank of Japan (BOJ) noted that U.S. President Donald Trump's sweeping tariffs, announced April 2, had limited impact due to a 90-day delay and unsettled pricing strategies among firms. The yen-based import price index fell 7.2% in April, following a 2.4% decline in March, reflecting the yen’s recent strength and easing import cost burdens.
Moderating factors included falling global commodity prices and the phase-out of domestic fuel subsidies. However, price hikes persisted across various sectors, particularly in April, when many companies review prices at the start of Japan’s fiscal year. Food and beverage prices rose 3.6% from a year earlier, while agricultural goods surged 42.2%.
The BOJ, which raised short-term rates to 0.5% in January after ending a decade of ultra-loose monetary policy, is weighing inflation risks against the uncertain economic impact of U.S. tariffs. With core consumer inflation at 3.2% in March—well above the 2% target—the central bank could consider another rate hike by September or October.
Economists warn that although the tariff damage may be limited for now, ongoing levies on cars, steel, and aluminum could affect manufacturers and broader economic momentum. Meanwhile, the yen’s weakening trend and persistent domestic inflation keep pressure on the BOJ to tighten policy.
