wage growth

Euro-area inflation expectations, wage growth both cool as ECB weighs next hike

Euro-area consumers lowered their inflation expectations in July while negotiated wage growth decelerated in the second quarter, giving the European Central Bank a pair of data points that support its disinflationary narrative even as geopolitical risks keep rate-hike bets alive.

BoJ rate hike bets surge after strong wages, hawkish minutes

The Japanese yen strengthened on Wednesday as government data confirmed wage growth remained firm in June and Bank of Japan meeting minutes revealed policymakers discussing the need for further rate hikes, reinforcing expectations that the central bank will tighten policy…