Impact of Japanese Wage Rises on Forex Markets and Yen Appreciation
Wednesday, 13 March 2024, 03:51
Japanese Wage Agreements Impacting Forex Markets
The yen gained strength today following wage agreements by major Japanese firms like Toyota meeting Union demands in full. The impact was visible in the USD/JPY pair stabilizing around 147.25 - 147.50 levels.
Wider Economic Implications
For the wage hikes to have a broader impact, it's essential for them to extend to mid- and small-sized firms across Japan.
Bank of Japan's Assessment
The upcoming Bank of Japan meeting on March 18 and 19 will evaluate whether these wage gains can lead to stable and sustained Consumer Price Index (CPI) at the target level of 2%.
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