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4th Jun 2026 11:52China+Weekly Monitor
  • Japanese consumer spending surged in April, albeit mainly due to tax changes that spurred light truck sales.
  • Solid real wage growth is partly cushioning consumers from energy worries, however.
  • Governor Ueda hinted on Wednesday at a June rate hike, stressing inflation risks over growth risks.

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