statementSaid on 2026-11-09
October wage data will be published on December 7, and the Bank of Japan's rate decision is expected on December 18.
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נתוני השכר של אוקטובר יתפרסמו ב 7 בדצמבר, והחלטת הריבית של בנק יפן צפויה ב 18 בדצמבר.
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