Japan's core CPI fell a reported 0.2% on month, and 0.9% on year in July, a 22nd straight monthly fall. The number was lower than consensus market forecasts. Overall CPI fell a reported 0.3% on month and 0.8% on year. Tokyo core CPI fell 1.2% on year, while rising 0.1% on month. The propensity to consume index rose to 73.1 in July from 68.9 in June.