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flag Japan's real wages saw a slight December rebound, but overall they've declined for three years due to inflation.

flag Despite a 2.9% increase in nominal wages in 2024, Japan's real wages fell by 0.2%, marking three years of decline due to 3.2% inflation. flag However, December saw a 0.6% real wage increase, hinting at a positive trend. flag Nominal wages surged 4.8% in December, surpassing forecasts and boosting the yen's value. flag This robust wage growth may lead the Bank of Japan to hike interest rates in May if current trends continue.

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