Fiscal policy still becoming tighter despite rising spending

The recently-announced supplementary budget is small by past standards and does not significantlyalter the economic outlook. While the budget for the coming fiscal year foresees a fresh record high inpublic spending, it also factors in a surge in tax revenue, so fiscal policy will still likely be tightened.

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