Japan FinMin Aso: Ruling parties currently discussing sales tax

Japan finance minister Taro Aso crossed the wires via Reuters over the last hour, delivering comments on the Japanese economic outlook, while adding that the government will take appropriate decision on the sales tax hike issue.

Key Quotes:

Ruling parties currently discussing sales tax

PM Abe will make appropriate decision on sales tax

Can't comment on primary balance surplus goal

Japan's economic fundamentals aren't bad

Private consumption isn't growing much