Japan's Abe says will take plenty of measures to handle sales tax hike in October

Abe's election victory all but seals the deal for a October sales tax hike

• Government will take necessary steps to stave off downside risks to the economy
• Will continue to make the economy as a top priority in policy management

Despite their readiness and having a previous case back in 2014 as a precedent, can they really offset pressure on the economy from the sales tax hike? Only time will tell.