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…
Europe’s wage growth since 2020: Are Europeans better off?
Hourly gross wages and salaries rose from €21.5 in 2020 to €26.2 in 2025 in the EU, reflecting…
A Tale of Two Economies: Greek Banks Thrive While Workers Struggle
The 2025 fiscal year was exceptionally profitable for Greece’s systemic banks, with combined net earnings surpassing €4.6 billion.…
Ontario Family Health Teams losing staff to hospitals
Ontario Family Health Teams face staffing crisis as nurses, pharmacists earn $30K-$50K less than hospital roles after a…