Abe’s third arrow targets growth

Japan’s prime minister laid out his growth plan yesterday, but the news failed to bring an end to market volatility.
<div style="text-align: left;"> Japan's structural issues might be over-stated </div>
<div style="text-align: left;"> Japan's structural issues might be over-stated </div>
June 06, 2013

Shinzo Abe is reckoned by some to be worried that ghosts haunt his official residence. More than five months after taking office, Japan’s prime minister has still not moved in — with no official explanation for his reluctance.

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