Wage growth in Japan has reached its highest level since 1997. According to the labor ministry, nominal pay increased by 4.7% in July compared to the same month a year earlier. This follows a revised 4% increase in June.
The significant growth in wages may have implications for monetary policy.
Further information on this development is available from the labor ministry's report, which may provide additional context and details on the current state of wage growth in Japan.
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