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Analysis: Federal Reserve may be pulled into Bessent’s effort to support Japan’s yen
Monday, August 3, 2026
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has indicated interest in supporting the Japanese yen's value. According to reporting on Bessent's position, the Federal Reserve could play a role in such efforts without requiring the U.S. to sell Treasury securities during a period of market sensitivity. No official announcement of Federal Reserve involvement has been made.
Original reporting: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/08/03/bessent-fed-japan-yen-fima-repo-facility.html
