Japanese firms agree to 5.26% wage hike, top union group’s preliminary data shows

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Japanese firms agreed to a 5.26% wage increase in preliminary data from the top union group.
The wage hike is the largest in over three decades, signaling a shift in Japan's economic policy.
This increase is expected to support consumer spending and help achieve sustainable inflation.
The outcome reflects strong union demands amid rising living costs and labor shortages.
The Bank of Japan may consider policy adjustments in response to the wage growth.

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