Japan’s 2026 wage talks result in third year of gains above 5%
Japan’s annual wage negotiations concluded with average pay gains topping 5% for a third year, underscoring the economy’s…
Leisure & hospitality shed 61,000 jobs in June despite expected World Cup boost
WASHINGTON (TNND) — The tourism boost from the World Cup was supposed to create tens of thousands of…
Government signals flexibility on ¥1,500 minimum wage target
Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi has signaled that the minimum wage in Japan might rise more slowly than previously…
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…
Blue-Collar Wages Rising in Japan Amid Labor Shortage
Labor shortages in some industries are leading to higher wages for blue-collar workers in Japan. Wages in Some…
Inflation beating pay rises in Europe: Where are workers losing the most?
Prices are rising again across Europe, but pay is not keeping up. ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT Inflation in the EU…
Major Japanese Firms Boost Wages by Over 5% Again in 2026
Japan Data Economy Work Politics Jun 5, 2026 Major Japanese companies increased wages by more than 5% for…
Average wages across Europe: Countries with the highest and lowest salaries
Average wages differ sharply across Europe in 2025. When purchasing power is taken into account, the gap narrows.…
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.…
Real wages in Europe near pre-pandemic levels, but Iran crisis clouds outlook
European inflation surged in 2022 to levels not seen in 40 years. It peaked above 11% in the…