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2026.05.0723:30:00UTC+00Japan’s Wage Growth Cools in March, Slipping to 2.7% from February Peak

Japan’s overall wage income growth eased in March 2026, indicating a loss of momentum after a strong gain in the previous month. According to the latest data updated on 7 May 2026, overall wage income of employees rose 2.7% in March, down from 3.4% in February 2026.

The slowdown suggests that while pay packets are still growing, the pace of wage improvement has moderated from February’s recent peak. Investors and policymakers will be watching upcoming releases closely to see whether March’s weaker reading marks the start of a trend or a temporary pause in Japan’s wage recovery.

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