Morgan Stanley sees Japan reflation intact despite energy shock short-term drag
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Morgan Stanley says Japan's reflation story remains structurally intact despite near-term energy shock headwinds, forecasting a dip in nominal GDP this year before a rebound above 4% in 2026. Summary: Japan's nominal GDP growth is expected to turn slightly negative this year due
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