UPDATE 2-Japan's core inflation exceeds BOJ target, cements near-term rate hike chance

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* Japan September core CPI up 2.1% yr/yr, matches forecast * Index excluding fresh food, fuel up 2.4% yr/yr in September * Broadening price pressures offset effect of fuel subsidies * BOJ seen keeping

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