- Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi is considering suspending the 8% consumption tax on food and drinks for two years.
- The government is assessing the fiscal sustainability of this proposal.
- The proposal has caused government bond yields to rise and the yen to fall due to concerns about increased debt.
Source: reuters.com
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