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According to DataTrack data, Japan's employment reached 68.96 million in September 2026, a significant increase of 470,000 from August's 68.49 million, hitting a recent high. The overall unemployment rate simultaneously fell to a better-than-expected 2.4%. Coupled with strong recruitment momentum in the semiconductor industry, this is expected to further strengthen the Bank of Japan's confidence in promoting monetary normalization.

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