Japan Wage Growth Projected to Outpace Inflation in FY '25: Govt

Tokyo, Dec. 26 (Jiji Press)--The Japanese government said Thursday it expects wage growth in Japan to outpace the country's consumer inflation in fiscal 2025, as in fiscal 2024. In fiscal 2025, which starts next April, nominal wages are projected to increase 2.8 pct from the previous year, while the overall consumer price index, which includes fresh food prices, is forecast to rise 2.0 pct,...

Japan Wage Growth Projected to Outpace Inflation in FY '25: Govt
Tokyo, Dec. 26 (Jiji Press)--The Japanese government said Thursday it expects wage growth in Japan to outpace the country's consumer inflation in fiscal 2025, as in fiscal 2024. In fiscal 2025, which starts next April, nominal wages are projected to increase 2.8 pct from the previous year, while the overall consumer price index, which includes fresh food prices, is forecast to rise 2.0 pct,...