Japan core inflation in September surges to its highest this year at 2.1%

What happened: Japan core inflation, which strips out fresh food prices, rose to 2.1% in September, its highest level this year. Key numbers: 2.1% core inflation for September, matching the 2.1% forecast by economists polled by Reuters. Why it matters: The reading matched economist expectations, and the content does not state further market or policy reaction.

Japan core inflation, which strips out fresh food prices, rose to 2.1% in September, its highest level this year.

The reading matched economist expectations, and the content does not state further market or policy reaction.