Japan PM Abe wants more fiscal stimulus to support economy

Japanese Prime Minister Abe spoke earlier, calling for even more public works spending

• Abe wants further stimulus for the economy
• Wants a boost to H1 2019 spending
• Abe's proposal at the Council on Economic and Fiscal Policy (CEFP)

No indications to the size of the spending package

Comments from Economy Minister Toshimitsu Motegi said at the end of the CEFP meeting

• "The prime minister asked me to take firm measures to ensure that our economic recovery continues
• He also said the public works spending program expected at the end of this year should be compiled with this point in mind."