JAPAN DATA: Monthly preliminary data from the Ministry of Health, Labour
and Welfare:
— Japan Feb Wages Post 1st Rise in 9 Mths on Leap-Year Effects
— Japan Feb Average Total Wages +0.7% Y/Y Vs Jan -0.9%
— Japan Feb Average Base Wages +0.7% Y/Y, 1st Rise In 4 Years
— Japan Feb Overtime Pay +3.4% Y/Y, 5th Straight Rise
— Japan Bonus, Other Special Pay -17.7% Y/Y Vs Jan -19.6%
— Japan 2011 Year-End Bonus -1.9% Y/Y, 3rd Drop In Row