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flag Japan's wages rose 2.4% in Dec 2025, but real wages fell 0.1% due to inflation, marking 12 straight monthly declines.

flag 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. flag Overtime pay rose 0.9%, signaling weak labor demand. flag Real wages dropped 1.3% for the year, continuing a four-year trend. flag The data may influence the Bank of Japan’s next policy move, with markets expecting cautious normalization. flag Focus now shifts to spring wage negotiations.

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