Japan press -in the Nikkei:

  • Japan PM Abe to seek input from economists before the tax decision

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Article is here: Abe to seek economists’ input ahead of tax hike decision

  • will start meeting with economists and other experts in early November
  • To determine whether the domestic economy is strong enough to withstand another consumption tax hike next year
  • Had initially planned to start the process in late November

Article notes Abe told reporters in New York on Wednesday that he will act ahead of schedule given the signs of weakening in the Japanese economy

  • The discussion will help the government ready a stimulus budget that can blunt the impact

(More on this from yesterday, here)