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Japan PM comments highlighting weak yen benefits sparked market and political backlash ahead of the Feb 8 election. Subsequent clarification stressed neutrality, while officials continue to warn against excessive FX volatility.
China's record trade surplus masks weak domestic demand & property crash. GDP slows, retail sales & investment plunge. Fitch sees 4.1% growth.
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