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Japan Inflation Drops to 2.1%: Rice Prices Still High Ahead of Election
Japan's inflation has cooled significantly to 2.1%, but why are rice prices still sky-high and what does it mean for the upcoming snap election? The answer might surprise you...
Financial market analysis from 23/01/2026. Market conditions may have changed since publication.
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