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Japan Weekly: Weakness in wage growth probably not genuine

While the trade deal agreed between the UK and the US this week sets an encouraging precedent, there are no signs of progress in the talks between Japan and the US. Meanwhile, the recent slump in regular earnings growth is at odds with other labour market indicators and we suspect the Bank of Japan will continue to downplay it.

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