Japan’s Economy in 2026: The Comeback Nobody Expected? | Insight

For the fourth year in a row, real wages in Japan have dropped in 2025. The country has struggled with long-running economic stagnation, marked by weak GDP growth, persistent deflation, and a weak yen. But there are recent signs of revival. The Nikkei has hit record highs, and wages are rising. The...

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