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ECONOMIC OUTLOOK

EDITORIALS
Oct 22, 2019
IMF's troubling economic outlook
While their influence is limited, Japanese policymakers must do more to shape the global economic environment.
EDITORIALS
Oct 15, 2018
A troubling outlook for the world economy
Even though the global economy looks set to continue its expansion, there is mounting anxiety about geopolitical risks.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Jul 17, 2018
Trade war imperils world growth, IMF warns
Escalating trade tensions are threatening to derail a global upswing that is already losing momentum amid weaker than expected growth in Europe and Japan, warns the International Monetary Fund.
BUSINESS / Economy
Jul 24, 2017
IMF sees Japan's 2017 growth higher at 1.3%, upgrades forecasts for China, ASEAN
The International Monetary Fund's latest forecast leaves world economic growth unchanged at 3.5 percent this year and 3.6 percent next year, with upgrades for Japan, China and emerging Asian markets offsetting a downward projection for the United States.
BUSINESS / Economy
Jan 19, 2016
IMF maintains 1% forecast for Japan in 2016 but cuts outlook for global growth
The International Monetary Fund has cut its projections for global economic growth this year, including for the United States, citing a slowdown in emerging economies such as China.
BUSINESS / Economy
Jan 20, 2015
IMF cuts global projections, citing Japan and eurozone economies
The International Monetary Fund has cut its projections for global growth from earlier forecasts in October, citing factors such as weak investment. It also revised downward expectations for major economies such as the eurozone and Japan.
BUSINESS / Economy
Sep 15, 2014
OECD cuts growth outlook for G-7, worried about eurozone
The OECD on Monday cut its economic outlook for the Group of Seven nations in 2014, including Japan, while expecting a moderate expansion to continue in most of the major economies.
BUSINESS / Economy
Apr 9, 2014
IMF trims GDP projections for Japan in 2014
The International Monetary Fund cut its annual growth forecast for Japan on Tuesday, singling out the country as the only major advanced economy to have its growth projections cut. Fallout from the April 1 consumption tax hike was cited as the reason for the revision.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Economy / ANALYSIS
Jan 3, 2014
Economy faces headwinds in 2014
The first stage of the sales tax hike next April will likely put a major drag on growth this year, although the nation will avert an outright recession, economists say.
COMMENTARY / World
Dec 31, 2013
Five lessons of 2013, guaranteed to be forgotten
One important lesson from 2013 is that we should beware political pronouncements posing as economic forecasts. The U.S. economy had its biggest increase in quarterly GDP in nearly two years despite the government 'shutdown effect.'
BUSINESS
Apr 18, 2013
IMF lifts 2013 Japan growth forecast to 1.6%, citing BOJ easing steps
The International Monetary Fund sharply raises its growth estimate for Japan, saying the central bank's new monetary easing policy will provide substantial stimulus.
BUSINESS
Apr 17, 2013
IMF lifts 2013 Japan growth forecast to 1.6%, citing BOJ easing steps
The International Monetary Fund sharply raises its growth estimate for Japan, saying the central bank's new monetary easing policy will provide substantial stimulus.
COMMENTARY / World
Apr 8, 2013
IMF needs to resist pressure for fiscal loosening
The International Monetary Fund must resist pressure from its managing director and its chief economist to ease fiscal policy for countries in crisis.

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