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DEFLATION

BUSINESS / Economy
Dec 21, 2013
Economy forecast to grow 1.4% and CPI to rise 1.2% in fiscal 2014, excluding tax hike impact: government
The economy will grow 1.4 percent in fiscal 2014 on the back of healthy domestic demand amid inflation of 1.2 percent, excluding the effects of the consumption tax hike in April, the government forecast Saturday.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Nov 2, 2013
China mimics worst of 'Abenomics' at worst time
If imitation really is the greatest form of flattery, Shinzo Abe should be thrilled the Chinese are copying his "Abenomics" strategy to excite investors. The rest of the world shouldn't be. China isn't cribbing the prime minister's actual blueprint, but his formula of spin and hype that has convinced...
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Oct 25, 2013
CPI snaps out of four years of falling; 'Abenomics' lauded
The consumer price index snapped four years of declines in September, signaling progress in Prime Minister Shinzo Abe's campaign to stamp out deflation and drive a sustained economic revival.
COMMENTARY / Japan
Sep 17, 2013
Japanese might just miss deflation when it's gone
As BOJ Gov. Haruhiko Kuroda tries to spur Japan's inflation rate, he faces a graying public that has learned not only to live with deflation but also to enjoy it.
EDITORIALS
Sep 15, 2013
Flawed fight against deflation
The government's fight against deflation will not be successful if prices rise but wages remain stagnant.
BUSINESS / Economy
Sep 12, 2013
Abe to raise sales tax to 8% as scheduled
Prime Minister Abe has decided to proceed with the first stage of the consumption tax hike next April and throw in more stimulus to offset its impact.
BUSINESS / Economy
Aug 15, 2013
Prolonged deflation near end: government
Prolonged deflation is on the verge of ending, the government said Thursday, while maintaining its upbeat assessment on the overall economy for the second straight month.
BUSINESS / Economy
Jul 23, 2013
Deflation is easing, government claims
The economy is on the verge of emerging from nearly two decades of deflation as it has picked up since the beginning of the year, a government report said Tuesday, emphasizing positive aspects of Prime Minister Shinzo Abe's "Abenomics" policies.
BUSINESS / Economy / ANALYSIS
Jun 16, 2013
BOJ dilemma: Stabilize bond market or stick to QE guns?
Should the Bank of Japan take new steps to stabilize turbulent financial markets or resolutely stick to its deflation-busting schedule of radical quantitative easing?
EDITORIALS
Mar 7, 2013
Mr. Kuroda's high hopes
Bank of Japan presidential nominee Haruhiko Kuroda tells confirmation lawmakers that he will do anything he can to push Japan off its deflation path.
EDITORIALS
Feb 20, 2013
Stopping the economy's slide
The reported decrease in Japan's real GDP for October-December, compared with the previous quarter, marks the third consecutive quarterly decline.

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