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Japan's wages rose 2.4% in Dec 2025, but real wages fell 0.1% due to inflation, marking 12 straight monthly declines.
Japan's nominal wages rose 2.4% year-on-year in December 2025, the fastest growth in over four years, driven by higher base salaries and winter bonuses, but real wages fell 0.1% due to inflation outpacing pay gains, marking the 12th straight monthly decline.
Overtime pay rose 0.9%, signaling weak labor demand.
Real wages dropped 1.3% for the year, continuing a four-year trend.
The data may influence the Bank of Japan’s next policy move, with markets expecting cautious normalization.
Focus now shifts to spring wage negotiations.
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Los salarios de Japón aumentaron un 2,4% en diciembre de 2025, pero los salarios reales cayeron un 0,1% debido a la inflación, marcando 12 descensos mensuales consecutivos.