Tokyo CPI Spikes To Highest Since 1992 (Well Above Abe’s 2% Target)

If this evening’s data from Tokyo on April’s Consumer Price Inflation is any guage on the national inflation picture, those hoping for moar stimulus had better start praying for war. Thanks to favorable comps and the April 1st tax rise, Tokyo CPI jumped to 2.9% YoY – its highest since 1992 – and well above the BoJ’s 2% inflation goal. Mission accomplished (almost)… except that the economy just won’t play ball and now stocks are fading too (along with Abe’s approval ratings).

 

 

No room for moar stimulus after this…