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Japanese Real Wages Rise Amid Inflation Concerns

9/5/2025

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Japanese real wages rose by 0.5% in July, the first increase in seven months, due to summer bonuses and a 2.5% rise in regular pay.
Year-on-year consumer spending increased by 1.4%, falling short of the 2.3% forecast.
Inflation is a concern, with rates at 3.6%, surpassing the Bank of Japan's 2% target.

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Story summary

Japanese real wages rose by 0.5% in July, the first increase in seven months, due to summer bonuses and a 2.5% rise in regular pay.
Year-on-year consumer spending increased by 1.4%, falling short of the 2.3% forecast.
Inflation is a concern, with rates at 3.6%, surpassing the Bank of Japan's 2% target.