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Japan shifting to wage-driven inflation phase, finance minister says

Outlet: CNA · Published 21/10/2026 00:54 UTC

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Japan's economy is seeing price rises driven by higher import costs and on the cusp of shifting to a period of sustained inflation driven by rising wages, Finance Minister Satsuki Katayama said.

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    Japan's economy is seeing price rises driven by higher import costs and on the cusp of shifting to a period of sustained inflation driven by rising wages, Finance Minister Satsuki Katayama said.

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https://www.channelnewsasia.com/business/japan-wage-driven-inflation-phase-6477281
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21/10/2026 00:54 UTC
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21/10/2026 04:38 UTC
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