Japan: robust wage growth bolsters case for Bank of Japan rate hikes – as early as May
A note from ING points out that labour cash earnings increased more than anticipated in December, with November’s data also revised higher. ING adds that...
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Japan’s largest trade union says very important to secure wage rises
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Hungary Wage Growth Eases In November
Hungary’s average gross earnings growth moderated in November after accelerating in the previous month, figures from the Hungarian Central Statistical Office showed on Thursday. Average...
Japanese Labor Talks Forecast Big Wage Hikes; BOJ Interest Rate Decision Looms
Japan’s largest business lobby, Keidanren, and trade unions began their annual labor negotiations today, Wednesday. Expectations are for another round of significant wage increases. Japanese...
Japan’s largest union boss agrees with BoJ that there is wage rise momentum
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UK Jobless Rate Rises, Wage Growth Remains High
The UK unemployment rate rose slightly in the third quarter and wage growth remained high but falling vacancies signals a decrease in pay pressures, official...
A majority of Japanese companies see wage hikes as a priority investment area this year
Reuters Japan Corporate Survey: A third of Japanese companies see the labour shortfall worsening, and 4% believe the shortage is easing. Two-thirds of Japanese companies...
More from Bank of Japan Governor Ueda – lots of positive talk about wage hikes
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Yen shrugs as wage growth a mixed bag
The yen is trading quietly on Thursday. In the North American session, USD/JPY is trading at 157.98, down 0.21% on the day. Japan’s base salaries...
Japanese yen gains momentum (just a bit!) as base wage growth hits 32-Year High
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