BoJ’s Harada: There could be a big impact from sales tax hike

Further comments are out from the Bank of Japan (BoJ) board member Yutaka Harada, as he reiterates that he doesn’t think sales tax hike alone will push the economy into recession.

Government is planning sales tax hike for fiscal reform, revenues.

Not in a position to comment on its implementation.

There could be a big impact from sales tax hike.