Japan’s wages surge in July as real pay rises for first time since December - recap

Japan’s wages surge in July as real pay rises for first time since December - recap

Asian stocks hit record highs on Fed rate cut bets; gold steady, oil dips on OPEC+ meet. Jobs data looms.

China stocks hit 5-month low as Xi targets overvalued markets; regulators eye speculation limits.

Job openings plummet, more unemployed than jobs for 1st time since April '21. Wage growth lags.

Canada postpones EV sales target to 2026, citing strain on automakers from tariffs

The US dollar is broadly falling in Asia trade Lower US yields, expectations for Federal Reserve rate cuts, and perhaps worries over US economic health the themes.

ING flags October BoJ hike on rising pay, sees politics and tariffs as key risks. ING sees October BoJ rate hike likely as wage growth accelerates, though political risks linger.