Japan March real wages dip, consumer spending up
Răzvan Botea
TOKYO :Japanese real wages decreased for a third consecutive month in March, squeezed by relentless inflation although consumer spending beat expectations, government data showed on Friday. The mixed wage and spending data highlights Japan's challenging growth outlook, as the export-reliant economy faces tariff threats and uncertainty over monetary policy. Economists are expecting to see a contraction in first-quarter gross domestic product next week. Inflation-adjusted real wages, a key
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