The Q4 Tankan survey was better than most had anticipated and adds to the evidence that the economy has turned the corner. Meanwhile, firms are reporting mounting difficulties finding staff which supports our view that the unemployment rate will fall to 2.0%. Still, the survey suggests that inflation will not rise any further over coming months.
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