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Unambitious fiscal plan to test markets’ patience

The DPJ’s economic and fiscal plan, due to be unveiled next month, is likely to be criticised on at least two counts: that the proposed target for the budget balance would still leave debt at very high levels, and that the assumptions for GDP growth are unrealistic. A severe bout of market nerves may not be far off.

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