Japan cuts this year's growth outlook as higher energy costs weigh
Except for the asset bubble period between 1986 and 1991, Japan's primary budget balance has been in deficit for most of the postwar era, resulting in a vast…
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Consumer inflation is projected to be 2.2 per cent in fiscal 2026, above the government's January estimate of 1.9 per cent, reflecting the impact of higher energy costs. Private consumption is now expected to rise 0.9 per cent in fiscal 2026, less than the 1.3 per cent increase projected in January, while capital expenditure is seen growing 2.3 per cent, versus a previous forecast of 2.8 per cent.
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Consumer inflation is projected to be 2.2 per cent in fiscal 2026, above the government's January estimate of 1.9 per cent, reflecting the impact of higher energy costs.
according to Channel News AsiaPrivate consumption is now expected to rise 0.9 per cent in fiscal 2026, less than the 1.3 per cent increase projected in January, while capital expenditure is seen growing 2.3 per cent, versus a previous forecast of 2.8 per cent.
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