Japanese PM's spokesman Kawamura speaking at the APEC meeting

  • Abe told the meeting he sees downside risk to global growth
  • stressed need for quality growth
  • TPP creates a new economic order
  • Abe says Japan close to ending deflation

A mix of caution and optimism sees USDJPY unfazed at 123.28 still

Abe- the future's not that bright but he's still wearing shades