Japan finmin Aso says economy's recovery trend remains intact

TOKYO (Reuters) - Japanese Finance Minister Taro Aso said on Tuesday that the economy remains in a recovery trend, following a slew of economic indicators that cast some doubt about the strength of a rebound from April's sales tax hike. Aso also told reporters that the government must continue to stick to its aim of achieving fiscal consolidation after a cabinet reshuffle expected on Wednesday. (Reporting by Tetsushi Kajimoto; Editing by Chris Gallagher)