Japan has receded from the headlines of late but that's about to change. In the next two months, it's expected the Prime Minister Shinzo Abe will make a decision on whether to increase Japan's consumption tax from 5% to 8% in April next year. If approved, consumer spending will take significant hit and given that it accounts for around 60% of GDP, hopes for an economic recovery could be dashed. If
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