Japan finance minister Aso:

  • Sales tax hike to 10 pct in 2017 is the most important issue for MOF
  • Would not be able to raise sales tax as planned if economy suffers contraction, so must avoid falling into such situation

Also, from BOJ dep gov Iwata:

  • BOJ won't buy government bonds to finance government debt
  • BOJ bond buys are for achieving ;price stability