Japan unemployment dips to 2.4% in September, labor market tightens

Japan's unemployment rate fell to 2.4% in September from 2.5% in August, indicating continued labor market tightness. The modest improvement suggests sustained domestic demand but is unlikely to shift BoJ policy on its own. The data supports a gradual normalization narrative, though wage growth remains the key variable.

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