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Japan Labour Market & Retail Sales (May 2021)

While the further rise in the unemployment rate last month suggests on-off restrictions are taking their toll on the labour market, employment should bounce back strongly soon. Meanwhile, consumer spending should already be recovering and will receive a further boost from vaccines later next quarter.

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