Japan July PPI surges 7.2%, but lower than the expected 7.4%

Just the data in this post. Japanese PPI July 2026 will add to the case for a September BOJ rate hike: +7.2% y/y vs. expected +7.4% and prior + 7.1% +0.1% m/m vs. expected +0.6% and prior +0.4% I'll have more to come on this separately. Here now: Japan July PPI surges 7.2%, but…