* Tokyo February core CPI slightly higher than expected.* Overall CPI in February +1.4% y/y too, BoJ making progress towards target?* CPI excluding fresh food/energy +0.5% y/y still however.* If the BoJ focuses on the overall level, indeed progress being made.* Rise in prices good but with no complimentary rise in wages walletstighter.
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