Japan ready to pursue flexible fiscal policy to offset economic risks
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TOKYO (Reuters) - Japan's government on Friday signalled its readiness to pursue flexible fiscal spending next year to offset risks to economic growth.The risks to the outlook for the world's third-largest economy in the wake of rising trade tensions and a growth slowdown globally could add pressure on the government to boost spending ahead of a planned sales tax hike in October.In a long-term fiscal policy roadmap approved by cabinet on Friday, the government said it stands ready to take..