TOKYO: The Japanese economy limped out of recession in the final three months of last year, official data showed on Monday, but growth was flat for 2014 and the weaker-than-expected figures were likely to boost calls for more central bank stimulus.
The tepid results come after the world’s number-three economy contracted between July and September—the second consecutive quarterly decline—as consumer spending dropped sharply following an April sales tax rise aimed at shrinking Japan’s massive national debt.
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