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Japan Wage Growth Jumps to 4.7%, Strengthening BOJ Rate-Hike Case
Japan’s average cash earnings rose 4.7% year-on-year, sharply above the 3.8% market forecast and accelerating from 4.0% previously. The stronger-than-expected wage reading strengthens evidence that income growth remains firm enough to support domestic demand and potentially sustain inflation. Other data were broadly steady. Final GDP growth was confirmed…
Why it matters: Wage growth is one of the most important variables for the Bank of Japan because stronger pay can support consumption and reinforce a durable wage-price cycle. A significant upside surprise therefore strengthens the argument that the BOJ has room to continue policy normalisation.
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Japan Wage Growth Jumps to 4.7%, Strengthening BOJ Rate-Hike Case – ResearchPips
Japan’s average cash earnings rose 4.7% year-on-year, sharply above the 3.8% market forecast and accelerating from 4.0% previously. The stronger-than-expected wage reading strengthens evidence that income growth remains firm enough to support domestic demand…
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