Abe's coalition partner said to agree to sale tax hike delay - Nikkei

Reuters reporting a story from the Nikkei, stating that Japanese PM Abe’s coalition partner said that they have agreed to a delay in sales tax hike by two and a half years. Also, it was reported that Abe will pass on the proposed snap election.

Earlier in the Asian morning, headlines crossed the wires citing that Abe is considering delaying sales tax hike plans by two and a half years.