Japan PM Abe: Top priority is to completely exit deflation and grow the economy

Japanese PM Shinzo Abe hit the wires last minutes, expressing his commitment to get the economy out the deflationary pressures and onto a sustainable growth path.

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Wants to make use of negative rates for growth investments

Top priority is to completely exit deflation and grow the economy

Will do utmost to shorten period of pension eligibility

To compile extra budget once tax revenue estimate is confirmed

Benefits for low-income pensioners a pressing issue