Although an anticipated economic recovery in the United States may help Japanese fortunes during the latter half of 2002, the overall tone of the domestic economy will remain weak due to accelerating deflation and slack capital investment.
The economy will probably contract for the second straight year through fiscal 2002. Some economists are even warning that an economic crisis lies ahead, given the growing downside risks associated with the unstable financial system.
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