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  1. US and Japan are working to support the Japanese currency while de-escalation in the Iran war drives down global oil prices.
  2. The US and Japan jointly intervened in the currency market to support the Japanese Yen, with expert commentary from Monex Group to CNBC.

Scott Bessent's comments are pushing the Bank of Japan toward a rate hike, which is affecting the yen's slide.

17 reports, 9 independent Updated Oct 8
Gone quiet Reached 2 outlets in its first 24 hours
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Scott Bessent's comments are pushing the Bank of Japan toward a rate hike, which is affecting the yen's slide.

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How it developed

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  1. Bessent offered new commentary on BoJ policy, influencing market expectations.1 source
  2. Masu warns BOJ must raise rates, citing inflation driven by Middle East conflict.1 source
  3. BOJ signals accelerated rate increases affecting currency policy.1 source
  4. Bessent coordinated with BoJ to stem yen decline, while the BoJ uses ultra-loose policy.1 source
  5. Bessent's commentary is pressuring the BOJ toward a rate hike, impacting the yen.1 source
  6. Bessent pushed for BOJ rate hikes while MOF officials affirmed policy independence.1 source

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The US and Japan jointly intervened in the currency market to support the Japanese Yen, with expert commentary from Monex Group to CNBC. All 2 developments

Within US and Japan are working to support the Japanese currency while de-escalation in the Iran war drives down global oil prices.

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