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Bessent Dares Trader Bets Against Him: ‘I Am the House’
Source: Bloomberg
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US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent challenged traders to test his resolve to strengthen the yen, signaling potential US pressure or coordination around Japan's currency. Bessent said he has insight into prospective Bank of Japan actions, raising the prospect of policy developments that could affect USD/JPY and Japanese rate expectations.
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