JAPAN DATA: Preliminary data from the Ministry of….

JAPAN DATA: Preliminary data from the Ministry of Health, Labour and
Welfare:
— Japan June Average Wages -0.6% Y/Y, 2nd Straight Fall
— Japan June Average Base Wages -0.2% Y/Y, 1st Fall In 2 Months
— Japan June Overtime Pay +4.1% Y/Y, 9th Straight Gain
— Japan June Bonuses, Other Special Pay -1.5%, 2nd Straight Fall