Economic and event calendar in Asia Friday, April 24, 2026. Japan inflation data

Japan's national March inflation data (due Apr 24, 2026) will be watched closely for its impact on BOJ policy and the yen. Tokyo's March CPI signalled cooling: headline +1.4% y/y (from 1.5%), core ex-fresh-food +1.7% (below expectations and under the BOJ's 2% target) and a broader ex-fresh-food-and-energy measure easing to +2.3% from 2.5%. Government subsidies have suppressed headline inflation, but analysts expect the weakness to be temporary as rising energy costs from the Middle East conflict and sustained yen weakness could reignite inflation. Stronger wage dynamics may also support medium‑term price growth. The BOJ is likely to revise inflation projections higher and may tweak policy guidance at next week's meeting — a development that would matter for USD/JPY and global FX markets.