Japan forecasts its economy will reach full capacity in April, marking the first time in seven years with a +0.4% output gap.
Japan's government forecasts that the country's economy will reach full capacity for the first time in seven years, with an expected output gap of +0.4% starting in April. This positive gap indicates strong demand but also labor shortages due to a plateaued workforce of around 69 million. The Bank of Japan will monitor these changes to assess inflation trends.
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