Deflation will persist in Japan despite steady growth

Japan has achieved its longest stretch of economic growth since the 1980s, but job markets are weaker than they seem

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  • Imports and exports rise
  • Currency depreciation
  • Booming durables
  • Business investment rises
  • Wage rises weaken
  • Price inflation sluggish

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