Group 1 - Japan's real wages fell for the sixth consecutive month in June, raising concerns about the consumption-driven recovery of the world's fourth-largest economy, with a year-on-year decline of 1.3% after adjusting for inflation [1] - The core inflation rate in Japan has exceeded the Bank of Japan's target, potentially providing room for interest rate hikes, although geopolitical and tariff factors are increasing economic risks [1] - Despite a 3% year-on-year increase in special payments in June due to summer bonuses, it has not kept pace with rising inflation, indicating broader pressures on consumer spending [1] Group 2 - Nominal overall cash earnings increased by 2.5% in June, reaching 511,210 yen, marking the largest increase in four months, and surpassing the revised 1.4% increase in May [1] - Basic wages rose by 2.1%, while overtime pay increased by 0.9%, highlighting the importance of wage trends in maintaining consumer momentum [1]
日本6月实质薪资连续第六个月下降,引发经济复苏担忧
Sou Hu Cai Jing·2025-08-06 00:28