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Japan mulls delaying minimum wage hike
Japan's average minimum hourly wages in fiscal 2025, which ended in March, stood at ¥1,121, up 6.3 from the preceding year.
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Investing.com
· Jul 6, 2026
Japan real wages up for 5th month in May, slower due to inflation
Japan real wages up for 5th month in May, slower due to inflation
Economic Times
· Jun 26, 2026
Global Market: Core inflation in Tokyo accelerates as energy-driven price pressures begin to broaden
Tokyo's core inflation surged in June, driven by rising energy costs stemming from the Middle East conflict. This acceleration signals broadening price pressures, prompting the Bank of Japan to consider further interest rate hikes. While some economists express caution about the extent of these pressures, the central bank is closely monitoring the situation as it navigates policy normalization amidst global economic uncertainties.
Borneo Bulletin
· Jul 4, 2026
Inflation: Japan food delivery firms at crossroads
Inflation: Japan food delivery firms at crossroads
Bloomberg
· Jul 3, 2026
Japan’s 2026 Wage Talks End in Third Year of Gains Above 5%
Japan’s annual wage negotiations concluded with average pay gains topping 5 for a third year, underscoring the economy’s resilience and reinforcing the Bank of Japan’s stance to keep raising interest rates.
Mises Institute
· Jun 23, 2026
"Japanese bond yields are the highest in 40 years"
Tokyo also wants more spending, and it will be hard to keep control of yields while further increasing Japanese deficits.
Off The Press
· Jun 28, 2026
LA’s delays $30 minimum wage after hotels call it a job-killer
Los Angeles officials have delayed implementation of a controversial plan to raise the minimum wage for hotel and airport workers to 30 an hour after the hospitality industry warned the mandate could result in layoffs, reduced hiring and increased automation. The measure, often referred to as the “Olympic Wage,” was originally designed to increase wages []...Click to read more
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Related coverage for " Japan mulls delaying minimum wage hike ": Investing.com — Japan real wages up for 5th month in May, slower due to inflation. Economic Times — Global Market: Core inflation in Tokyo accelerates as energy-driven price pressures begin to broaden . Borneo Bulletin — Inflation: Japan food delivery firms at crossroads. Bloomberg — Japan’s 2026 Wage Talks End in Third Year of Gains Above 5%. Mises Institute — "Japanese bond yields are the highest in 40 years". Off The Press — LA’s delays $30 minimum wage after hotels call it a job-killer