Japan’s Aso: Will avoid competitive devaluations in FX

Japanese finance minister Taro Aso crossed the wires earlier today, via Reuters, declining to comment on Trump’s criticisms on currencies:

Key Headlines:

Japan's FX policy is in line with G7 and G20 agreements

Monetary policy is aimed at domestic objectives

Will avoid competitive devaluations in FX

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