国内外の景気動向を点検＝安倍首相「時宜を逸せず対応」－諮問会議

　政府は１０日、経済財政諮問会議（議長・安倍晋三首相）を開き、１日の消費税増税後の国内外の景気動向を点検した。消費税率１０％への引き上げを踏まえ、景気変調の兆しがあれば、政府は経済対策の策定などの対応を迅速に進めることを確認した。

　安倍首相は会議で「マクロ経済の実態をよく踏まえながら、時宜を逸することなく対応することが肝要だ」と述べ、海外経済の下振れリスクや、消費税増税後の需要減への目配りを要請。「下振れリスクが顕在化する場合にはちゅうちょすることなく、機動的かつ万全の対策を講じ、経済の成長軌道を確かなものとする」と強調した。（2019/10/10-20:47）

The Japanese government confirmed Thursday that it will act swiftly, including compiling stimulus measures, if the domestic economy shows signs of slowdown after the recent consumption tax hike.
   At a meeting of the Council on Economic and Fiscal Policy, headed by Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, participants reviewed economic trends both at home and abroad following the hike in Japan's consumption tax to 10 pct from 8 pct on Oct. 1.
   "It's vital for us to act without delay while carefully examining macroeconomic conditions," Abe said, calling on members of the panel to pay close attention to downside risks in overseas economies and a potential fall in domestic demand after the tax hike.
   "If downside risks become evident, we should implement full-fledged measures in a timely manner without hesitation in order to ensure that the Japanese economy is firmly on a growth track," Abe said.
   Private-sector members of the council said there are concerns over a slowdown in trade and business investment across the globe. They also urged the government to keep a close eye on consumption trends and the number of foreign tourists to Japan.