Yen rising after Finance Minister Taro Aso said the depreciation of the currency in recent weeks has been too rapid. One of the strongest statements against a weaker yen since Japan has begun its aggressive monetary stimulus policy two years ago. Around 7.30 the euro is worth 1.2545 / 46 dollars from a closed to US $ 1.2538, showing a rise against the yen at 148.86 / 88 to 148.18. The dollar / yen stood at 117.83 / 88 to 118.20.