BOJ governor Ueda says result of wage talks this year could be better than past years

That's giving a bit of a boost to the Japanese yen on the day Preliminary data shows wage momentum at small, medium-sized firms could be better than past yearsWill still turn to Rengo's first round surveyThere is no gap in understanding on inflation between government and BOJThe headline remark is modestly hawkish and if not for the US-Iran… Preliminary data shows wage momentum at small, medium-sized firms could be better than past years Will still turn to Rengo's first round survey There is no gap in understanding on inflation between... Preliminary data shows wage momentum at small, medium-sized firms could be better than past years Will still turn to Rengo's first round survey There is no gap in understanding on inflation between government and BOJ The headline remark is modestly hawkish and if not for the US-Iran conflict, it could easily be used to tee up the next rate hike. For now, this is one that still opens up that… For traders, the practical value is less about the headline alone and more about how it changes context, sentiment and the quality of the next decision. Watch follow-through, not just the first reaction: liquidity, volatility and confirmation across related assets usually tell the real story.