Japan’s economy is gaining strength, but vulnerability to sovereign risk is rising. The new government has a greater …. Global events have focused on Japan’s fiscal problems, and raised the urgency for fiscal adjustment. Easing measures by the … Bank of Japan (BoJ) will help recovery and address the risks of deflation. The banking sector has improved, but faces a …

This 2007 Article IV Consultation highlights that Japan’s external position remains strong. Boosted by investment … income, the current account surplus widened in 2006 to nearly 4 percent of Japan’s GDP, despite a shrinking trade balance …

Japan has responded swiftly to stabilize markets, and activity has begun to recover. The immediate priority is to … fiscal adjustment and support the recovery. Japan is an important contributor to regional growth and stability. Despite the … adversity caused by the earthquake, Japan continues to demonstrate its strong commitment to international cooperation …