US futures are pointing to a slightly lower open today. European equity markets have opened weaker, following mostly lower levels in Asian markets. Dollar strength has pushed yen to 34-year lows, prompting Japan's forex diplomat to reiterate government's readiness to act if needed. US has added Japan to currency manipulation watchlist and called for China to be more transparent in its forex management. European markets have shrugged off political risk and keyed off central bank policy outlook.

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