凯德北京投资基金管理有限公司：小企业加薪迟缓拖后腿 日本整体薪资增长乏力

Group 1 - The core point of the article highlights a significant decline in Japan's real wages, which fell by 2.9% year-on-year in May, marking the largest drop in nearly two years, indicating a continuous erosion of household purchasing power due to inflation [1][3] - Despite nominal wages increasing by 1.0% year-on-year to 300,100 yen (approximately 14,900 RMB), the growth rate has notably slowed compared to April, primarily due to a sharp decline of 18.7% in special compensation, which includes unstable bonuses and one-time income [3][5] - The consumer price index, which is used to calculate real wages and includes fresh food but excludes rent, rose by 4.0% year-on-year in May, outpacing the nominal wage increase, thus highlighting the struggle of households against rising prices [3][5] Group 2 - A report from a labor organization indicated that average wages for union workers saw the largest increase in 34 years, yet the overall wage data presents a weak picture due to the slower wage growth in many non-unionized small enterprises [5][7] - There is a contradictory signal as household spending in May rose at the fastest pace in nearly three years, suggesting some resilience in consumption despite declining purchasing power [5][7] - Analysts suggest that the full impact of the wage increases from the spring labor negotiations may not be reflected in the statistics until summer, making sustained wage growth crucial for maintaining consumer momentum and supporting Japan's economic recovery [7][8]