Japan’s household spending falls again despite wage gains
Japan’s household spending fell for a ninth month even as wages continued to climb, showing consumers remain cautious…
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…
Boston Medical Center nurses vote to authorize 3-day strike
Boston Medical Center nurses vote to authorize 3-day strike BOSTON — Nearly 2,000 Boston Medical Center nurses voted…
Japan’s wages grow most since 1997, keeping BOJ on rate-hike path
Japanese workers’ nominal wages have risen at the fastest pace in nearly three decades on the back of…
Wage growth can’t compete with inflation right now
The August jobs report from the Bureau of Labor Statistics Friday morning had some bright spots, but wages…
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…
Japan’s nominal wages rise again, backing BOJ rate hike case
Japanese wage growth remained firm in June on the back of solid corporate earnings and a tight labor…
Japan trims economic outlook as elevated oil prices weigh on growth
Japan has lowered its economic growth forecast for the current fiscal year, reflecting expectations that higher oil prices…
A Smaller Labor Force Means a Smaller Economy
In 2024, the U.S. fertility rate reached a new low of 1.6. Net immigration started declining rapidly that…
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…