Mr Abe will almost certainly win the LDP’s leadership elections next month, allowing him to stay Prime Minister for another three years. While fiscal policy will probably be tightened a little further during his upcoming third term, the impact on economic activity will be dampened by continued loose monetary policy. Meanwhile, those pinning their hopes on structural reform will remain disappointed.
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