Japan’s core consumer prices fall

Japan’s core consumer prices fell 0.1 percent in September from the previous year, marking the fifth straight month of decline, according to data released by Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications Friday.

The core consumer price index, excluding fresh foods, stood at 99.8 against the 2010 base of 100, reflecting a fall in prices of television and other electronic appliances, reported Xinhua.

—IANS