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Japan won't meet its fiscal discipline target in 2020

Published Wed, Jul 22, 2015 · 09:50 PM

Tokyo

JAPAN'S government said on Wednesday that it will not achieve its target of returning to a primary budget surplus in fiscal 2020, suggesting further steps will be needed to boost revenue and lower spending.

The target is considered an important checkpoint for Japan as it seeks to reduce a debt/GDP (gross domestic product) ratio that is the worst in the…

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Japan won't meet its fiscal discipline target in 2020

International

German business activity returns to growth in April, PMI survey shows

China’s LGFV borrowing costs drop to record low as investors bet on bailout

UK budget deficit overshoots in setback for Hunt’s tax cut plans

BOJ will hike rates if trend inflation accelerates, says Ueda

India’s economic activity continues to expand

Thailand’s 500 billion baht stimulus project gets Cabinet approval

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