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flag Japan's real wages fall for sixth straight month as inflation outpaces wage growth.

flag Despite a 2.5% increase in nominal wages in June, Japan's real wages fell by 1.3%, marking six consecutive months of decline. flag This drop is attributed to higher consumer prices, especially food costs, which rose 3.8%, outpacing wage growth. flag The Bank of Japan may consider raising interest rates due to faster nominal wage growth, though inflation continues to erode household purchasing power.

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