TOKYO: Inflationary pressure that’s pounding economies worldwide is hitting long deflation-ridden Japan too, and that’s boosting shares of companies that can raise wages to retain talent.
That can be seen in the strong performance of exchange-traded funds (ETFs) that invest in Japanese firms that are bolstering spending on human resources, capital expenditure and research.
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