# EXCLUSIVE: Bessent's 'to do' list: buy $5-10 billion worth of Japanese yen, Reuters photo shows

> **Newsylist Open Intelligence Dossier** · First detected: 2026-08-01 02:29 UTC · Category: Business · Sources: 5 · Current Velocity: 3.35

## Executive Summary
A leaked document featuring Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent details a potential $5–10 billion US intervention to purchase Japanese yen.

## Intelligence Brief
$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.

## Verified Facts & Key Claims
### 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.

## Key People, Organizations & Locations
Japan, Japanese, Reuters, US Treasury, Bessent, EXCLUSIVE Bessent, Bessent and the Fed Help Japan Reverse Months of Yen Losses, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent

## Multi-Source Evidence Table
| Source Outlet | Headline | Published (UTC) | Verification URL |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bloomberg.com | Bessent and the Fed Help Japan Reverse Months of Yen Losses | 2026-08-01 01:27 | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMirwFBVV95cUxQd3dwbUFjZjVMenRHV3lmeW5JQjVaaEZsWE1yTVhyeWY3ZjR5Mk1sbVRwaWNmUzdJc0hnSk8tOVNEZG1CWVhEVzFBeW8wSVcxTzNOcVAzTFhLTHUtclJOUzh2T01IWXhxbjFXRXZTUFZPMHg0UmhEZ2lNN3V1R2QySHlCVjFDMDltTFNzYWZjZkR0ekZMUnBqVlJFSFZvVEVraW9pY2huZmlJOHU0VFVZ?oc=5) |
| The Japan Times | Bessent and the Fed help Japan reverse months of yen losses | 2026-07-31 23:20 | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMiiAFBVV95cUxORzY2VXJNMnJJcmd5S0pxbEl5Ym9ITXI1X3hoLWlocjBES01mNnlwTktfOWpkcHlMRTF4SkVtZHRkZXBUS0NyNjVudkVXZk5HX0QyYTNKVXpxaGhrbmRVVGtpTFFXOGJSd21IX0ZPWjk1RHh1Q3RKZFdFbXh3UzJKU2UyMV9jcnhI?oc=5) |
| Honolulu Star-Advertiser | Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent considers buying billions in yen | 2026-07-31 23:20 | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMivwFBVV95cUxONXQxVnEyQ2U2WEsxS3BOY3pZYVpkcF9yeEhWYm5Wdkg1MWh4OE0yMFlvblJIMFdQYk1Gdmt3VkI1cmgwaDEyYkF0YnhYU2Z4aFpCd0lXLW5jd0RrUmtuVGptaFlRV1IwdU1OWG1qakZMTGJvUWc2NmRwaTRLV2htQndCaFFMVXI5VGJMZ3ZxQ1g3VHBHWW5MTUlpbjZ4c2FyRllSdGF4MDd5Vl9TaEc0MjRBeV9qbzBkYU53cEdfQQ?oc=5) |
| Reuters | US Treasury intervenes to support yen after Japan steps in, FT reports | 2026-07-31 23:20 | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMisgFBVV95cUxQU0lVZ3FOWEp0MkVGaWc4UkprSmVwZlZMSzBQRlBuQ3UzOEVuN09za080MDFQTHFfOVFGU1hsOUF3THBnbGc0Tk4zdi1sR0xBdHhJV3FiOTNmaEZkbWNWQ0VMRjROZXJUQ1VwX1BrS3NvdWRDYThPSWVhdnhZUmxHWHNsVEFRYTZFXy1CeTJVdW13SVpqcl9wdTBoRjdINnV6R0tEcTI3Qnpjc3RpLWxQOVVB?oc=5) |
| The Guardian | Bessent ‘to-do’ list shows proposal for US to buy $5bn-$10bn of Japanese yen | 2026-07-31 23:20 | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMif0FVX3lxTE5NYnpxY3dLTG9zTFVoa21wczZ3cUtYaGhQR0laM2RaaERpNVJQOE5oYXZtTHhnMHZVeFhzV0RFeFZRX3p4QXI2MDhRcndPTnBoY2NMNm1ERldKbFZlVi04NlVpUDFMNTZaWl9VdE9qTmgxRjVhSTJnM1RId2tGaDg?oc=5) |
| Reuters | EXCLUSIVE: Bessent's 'to do' list: buy $5-10 billion worth of Japanese yen, Reuters photo shows | 2026-07-31 23:20 | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMiygFBVV95cUxOY3JMOWh6OTFSeHRod0U3ZURXMVBZc202SWhscFNKVGY1WGRGMFhJNEhGaHk1NnUyaTlmU2FVMFRVUE9Xbzk5WW5sZTBOaVczYXNfam5fS0pnb3BwS2VmcEFfZGgwZnZHbFRDdjFFTkYtajVzMXJiUzJVdjhaV0tOWm1aZk9PWlg0aTdyX1NzUzlJMUZLU3FFQUZEUWc1bHQ0bWNqRkI4cXh2WktLa0VlanJUbFJuS3ZrMWVBNEtnWE52NzRFTzBHcEZ3?oc=5) |

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