Comments from the Japanese Finance Minister Taro Aso:

  • Not considering extra budget for economic stimulus

(no, wait, that one's from economy minister Amari)

This one is from Aso ...

  • Private consumption is flat, but is resilient

Reuters and Bloomberg headlines

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more to come ??? We'll see ...

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I'm guessing the "Private consumption is flat, but is resilient" means "consumers are at least still able to buy food."