• plus higher fuel prices and adverse weather

PM Abe stating the berleedin’ obvious to parliament

  • must decide by year-end whether Japan can cope with a second sales tax increase next year

We are aiming to revive the economy and proceed with fiscal consolidation at the same time, and ensure a virtuous cycle in the economy

A major mission of the Abe cabinet is to make people in every corner of the country feel the economy’s economy

  • wants to achieve summit with Chinese leader at early stage

Nothing to see here. USDJPY 109.68 as Nikkei nudges higher again

Japanese PM Abe in obvious comment mode again

Japanese PM Abe in obvious comment mode again