TOKYO: Japan’s consumer prices rose again in April due largely to higher energy bills, data showed Friday, underpinning a mixed picture for policy makers’ efforts to boost growth amid on-and-off deflation.
The country’s prospects have been improving on the back of strong exports, with investments linked to the Tokyo 2020 Olympics also giving the economy a shot in the arm. The labour market is tight and business confidence is strong.
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