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Japan’s Finance Minister Taro Aso was out on the wires soon before press time stressing the importance of a stable exchange rate.  

Aso said the government is closely watching market moves with a sense of urgency but refrained from commenting on foreign exchange levels.

Key quotes (Source: Bloomberg)

“Currency not  been talked about in US-Japan trade talks.”  

“No change to our plan to increase the sales tax.”