Retail sales fall as Japan tax rise bites – Financial Times

Financial Times
Retail sales in Japan fell at a record pace in April, after the government pushed ahead with the first consumption tax rise in 17 years to repair its tattered finances. Preliminary figures released on Thursday by the ministry of economy, industry and trade showed …
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