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On February 21, 2019, Prime Minister Shinzo Abe attended a meeting of the Ministerial Council on the Monthly Economic Report and Other Relative Issues at the Prime Minister's Office.
 
Regarding the assessment of the current state of the Japanese economy, the February Monthly Economic Report states, “The Japanese economy is recovering at a moderate pace.” Furthermore, concerning short-term prospects, the Report states, “The economy is expected to continue recovering, supported by the effects of the government’s policies, while the employment and income situation is improving. However, attention should be given to risks, including the effects of current trade issues on the world economy, the uncertainty in overseas economic trends and policies including the prospects of the Chinese economy, and the effects of fluctuations in the financial and capital markets.”