Japan's DPP Chief Tamaki says there is no need for sales tax if real wage growth is achieved and is closely watching the situation now

Tamaki's comments suggest a potential shift in Japan's fiscal policy regarding sales tax, emphasizing that the necessity for a consumption tax may diminish with sufficient real wage growth.

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This stance indicates a more accommodative fiscal approach, which could influence investor sentiment towards Japanese equities and bonds, especially if policymakers signal sustained wage growth as a priority. It's also an indication that adjustments might be made to address economic conditions in the face of supply-demand imbalances.

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