• IMF: Japan inflation likely to stay below 2 pct target over medium term

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19 June 2017

IMF: Japan inflation likely to stay below 2 pct target over medium term

  • Japan economic growth momentum to continue in 2017, to weaken in 2018 if fiscal stimulus fades

  • Japan near-term fiscal stimulus should be neutral in 2018, avoiding scheduled withdrawal of fiscal stimulus

  • BoJ's continued accommodative stance needs to be accompanied by bold structural reform, credible fiscal consolidation plan

  • Japan mid-term fiscal plan should place emphasis on gradual sales tax hikes, starting as soon as possible, to at least 15 pct

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