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Scott Bessent’s Yen Intervention Signals New Era of US ‘Currency Activism’

Bid to support Japan’s currency shows US is ready to scupper trades that push against its interests

Scott Bessent’s Yen Intervention Signals New Era of US ‘Currency Activism’

TL;DR

  • The US has intervened to support Japan's currency.
  • This action signals a new era of "currency activism" by the US.
  • The US is prepared to scupper trades that go against its interests.