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Economy expands by just 0.2% in third quarter
Shinzo Abe orders intervention over worries about global slowdown and sales tax impact
A sales tax hike and a typhoon dented demand in the world’s number three economy
Trade deal with Washington a ‘major feat’ despite criticism it favours America
Central bank tweaks forward guidance but keeps monetary policy on hold
Investors may decide more equity purchases by the Bank of Japan are a step too far
Policymakers across the globe fear being trapped by low inflation and interest rates
Demand lowest in three years as investors prepare for policy shift from central bank
Drop in spending adds to pressure on central bank to ease monetary policy
Shinzo Abe government thinks new system will prevent a consumption dip
Including Rugby World Cup spending that could offset tax hit
Industry praises agreement but urges Shinzo Abe to push for tariff cuts for auto sector
Approval would be required when taking stakes in strategically important industries
Government spending helps contain discontent but is becoming unsustainable
Investors fret over future of Hiromichi Mizuno, whose tenure at GPIF is nearing its end
Shinjiro Koizumi handed responsibility for contaminated water at Japan’s Fukushima plant
Consumers hold off on binge spending ahead of October increase in sales duty
