Superannuation contributions boom as Australia’s retirement pool hits $4.8 trillion
Superannuation contributions are booming, with fresh data showing the number of payments going into the country’s retirement savings…
Central government salary and pension to be paid on 25 September ahead of three-day bank strike
Centre on Wednesday announced that salaries, wages, and pensions for September 2026 may be disbursed on 25 September…
One Nation super policy could cut retirement savings by $50 billion, according to analysis by Labor
New analysis of One Nation’s superannuation proposal shows the policy could see up to $50 billion diverted from…
Japan’s households continue to cut spending amid persistent inflation
Japan’s household spending has unexpectedly fallen for a seventh month even as real wages continued to increase, reflecting…
Working-class wage gains outpace Iran war inflation, new data show
WASHINGTON — Working-class Americans are faring well financially despite elevated inflation caused by the Iran war — with…
ADP to launch monthly wage-growth report for Canada
The report, called ADP Canada Pay Insights, is set to debut on Sept. 3, 2026, at 8:15 a.m.…
Japan’s appeal to foreign workers falls on low wages and weak yen
Japan immigration Survey shows 83.7% interested in working outside country, with South Korea top choice A Vietnamese technical…
Japan’s nominal wages top 3% again in longest streak since 1992
Japanese wages climbed again in May, comfortably outpacing inflation and reinforcing the Bank of Japan’s stance toward raising…
Balearic economy showing signs of slowing down but is holding up well in the face of instability
The Balearic economy grew by 2.7% in the first quarter, a slowdown of two tenths of a percentage…
Japan mulls delaying minimum wage hike
The government is considering delaying its goal of raising the country’s average minimum hourly wages to ¥1,500 (about…
AI job disruption may be compounded because nearly 75% don’t apply for unemployment benefits
It’s been a tough year for tech workers as the industry has been hit a record number of…
‘Americans are literally getting squeezed’: A top economist on why your wages are disappearing
Consumer sentiment in the U.S. has officially never been worse. The University of Michigan’s final April reading came…