Macroeconomic Insights: Japan CPI – Nigiri Sushi Inflation

As of September 2025, Japan’s inflation profile remains dominated by food price dynamics. The headline 2.9% YoY reading reflects a disproportionate rice contribution—despite representing only 0.62% of the CPI basket, rice added 150–170 bps through its 49.2% YoY...

U.S. Government Shutdown and the October 2025 CPI Print

The BLS released the September 2025 CPI print on October 24, nine days after its originally scheduled October 15 release date, following a partial recall of staff during the government shutdown that began October 1. However, the White House has confirmed that the...

Macroeconomic Insights: UK September 2025 CPI Analysis

UK CPI for September 2025 declined to 3.8% YoY, falling below market expectations of 4.0% (vs. Turnleaf estimate of 3.94%). The decline was primarily driven by sustained lower food prices from August 2025 and reduced costs in the culture and recreation category....

Macroeconomic Insights: Japan CPI – Subsidies Reset

Japan’s CPI over the next two months will be shaped by a mix of expiring and newly introduced subsidies. Over the past two years, national electricity and gas subsidies have played a key role in containing energy inflation, while Tokyo went further by introducing...