Japan's economic growth is likely to moderate, as trade and other policies in each jurisdiction lead to a slowdown in overseas economies and to a decline in domestic corporate profits and other factors, although factors such as accommodative financial conditions are expected to provide support. Thereafter, Japan's economic growth rate is likely to rise, with overseas economies returning to a moderate growth path. • The year-on-year rate of increase in the consumer price index (CPI, all items less fresh food) is likely to be in the range of 2.5-3.0 percent for fiscal 2025, in the range of 1.5-2.0 percent for fiscal ... (full story)