Japan's outlook improves due to increased consumer spending

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Source: Reuters
Japan's government raised the economy's growth projections as the negative effects of the sales tax on consumer spending are coming to naught. With personal consumption accounting for 60% of the economy the tight labor market and improving consumer sentiment were seen as good news. Further growth in the economy is expected, but a contraction in Q2 is unlikely to be avoided.
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