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Bessent Turns Up the Heat to Steer Yen and Yields
Wednesday, September 9, 2026
Treasury Secretary Russell Bessent stated at an event that he holds significant influence over currency and bond market movements. Bessent did not provide additional context for his comments in available reports. The Treasury Department manages U.S. debt issuance and foreign exchange policy, which can affect both yen exchange rates and U.S. bond yields.
