Japan's core inflation, which excludes fresh food, rose 1.8% YoY in March, higher than economists' previous forecast of a 1.7% increase and above the 1.6% recorded in February.Inflation excluding both fresh food and energy prices, which is more closely monitored by the Bank of Japan, increased 2.4%, remaining above the central bank's 2% target.Japan's headline inflation accelerated to 1.5% in March. (mn/w)
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