Economics
Japan’s Economy Likely Shrank Ahead of Kishida’s Stimulus Plan
- GDP estimated to have slipped for fifth quarter in two years
- Prime Minister Kishida to decide on economic package next week
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Japan’s economy continues to sputter and is expected to have shrunk for the fifth quarter in two years as Prime Minister Fumio Kishida puts the finishing touches on a stimulus package aimed at shoring up the recovery.