TOKYO, July 31 -- Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry of Japan issued the following news release:
Japan's economic growth is likely to moderate, as trade and other policies in each
jurisdiction lead to a slowdown in overseas economies and to a decline in domestic
corporate profits and other factors, although factors such as accommodative financial
conditions are expected to provide support. Thereafter, Japan's economic growth rate is
likely to rise, with overseas economies returning to a moderate growth path.
The year-on-year rate of increase in the consumer price index (CPI, all items less fresh
food) is likely to be in the range of 2.5-3.0 percent for fiscal 2025, in the range of 1.5-2.0
percent for fiscal 2026, and at around 2 perc...