Although barely on the radar of most investors just yet, the Abe government’s decision on whether to press ahead with the planned fiscal tightening in 2014 and beyond may well be the most important policy event in the remainder of this year. Indeed, in terms of the prospects for Japan’s economy and financial markets, the only thing worse than doubling the consumption tax could be a further delay.
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