Fri, 05 Jul 2013 11:01:05 GMT
Consumers in Japan expect 3% inflation
Japanese consumers expect inflation to rise 3% in the next 12 months in June, indicating that country's reflationary policies might be working. The survey excludes the effect of a planned 3% increase in sales tax. The monetary stimulus is expected to increase spending and borrowing, however, the central bank has not yet achieved its target of 2%.