Japan has time to restore fiscal health, IMF exec says

The Japan TimesCenterEN 1 min read 100% complete by Adriana ReineckeOctober 24, 2025 at 09:16 AM

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IMF deputy director Nada Choueiri stated that Japan is not at immediate risk of a fiscal crisis due to the long average maturity of its government bonds. However, she urged Japan to use this period to develop a concrete plan for fiscal consolidation as the country transitions to a "new normal" and interest rates rise. Choueiri advised against cutting consumption taxes and emphasized that any fiscal measures should be highly targeted. She noted Japan is overcoming deflation, which is seen positively but will lead to rising long-term interest rates.

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International Monetary Fund 60% Nada Choueiri 80% Japan ×380%

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fiscal health 80% japanese government bonds 70% fiscal consolidation 70% international monetary fund (imf) 60% long-term interest rates 60% overcoming deflation 50% consumption tax cut 50% economic normalization 50%

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