EXCLUSIVE: Bessent's 'to do' list: buy $5-10 billion worth of Japanese yen, Reuters photo shows
A leaked document featuring Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent details a potential $5–10 billion US intervention to purchase Japanese yen.
Who reported it (6)
- Bessent and the Fed Help Japan Reverse Months of Yen Losses Bloomberg.com · 9h ago
- Bessent and the Fed help Japan reverse months of yen losses The Japan Times · 11h ago
- Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent considers buying billions in yen Honolulu Star-Advertiser · 11h ago
- US Treasury intervenes to support yen after Japan steps in, FT reports Reuters · 11h ago broke it first
- Bessent ‘to-do’ list shows proposal for US to buy $5bn-$10bn of Japanese yen The Guardian · 11h ago
- EXCLUSIVE: Bessent's 'to do' list: buy $5-10 billion worth of Japanese yen, Reuters photo shows Reuters · 11h ago broke it first
The story so far
$5 billion to $10 billion worth of Japanese yen appears on a "to do" list attributed to Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, according to a Reuters photograph. This proposal coincides with efforts by Bessent and the Federal Reserve aimed at reversing months of yen losses, as noted by Bloomberg.com.
The potential intervention follows recent actions taken by Japan to support its currency, with the Financial Times also indicating US involvement. Market observers are monitoring whether the Treasury will execute the plan outlined in the document.
While coverage confirms the existence of the proposal, specific timelines for the purchase or official confirmation of the strategy have not yet been provided. The impact of these potential transactions on broader currency valuations remains the primary focus for financial analysts tracking the intervention.
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The obvious questions
What is the primary action being discussed?
A proposal for the US Treasury to purchase between $5 billion and $10 billion in Japanese yen.
How was this information discovered?
The proposal was visible on a 'to do' list captured in a photograph reported by Reuters.
Who is involved in these discussions?
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, the Federal Reserve, and Japanese authorities are identified in the coverage.
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