Japan June labour demand hits 22-year high; jobless rate rises

The availability of jobs in Japan rose to the highest in 22 years, in an encouraging sign that a tighter labour market will boost wages and support consumer spending. The jobs-to-applicants ratio rose to 1.10 in June from 1.09 in the previous month, data from the labour ministry showed on Tuesday…

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Japan June labour demand hits 22-year high; jobless rate rises