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US Treasury Secretary Bessent intervenes in yen market, drawing historical parallels

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U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, alongside Japan's Ministry of Finance, intervened in currency markets to strengthen the yen, which Bessent believes is undervalued. This action, characterized as that of a "Big Player" who acts on judgment rather than strict rules, has drawn comparisons to historical figures like Ivan Vyshnegradsky, who manipulated the Russian ruble. The article argues that such discretionary interventions, contrary to Bessent's claims, tend to increase market volatility rather than stabilize it, suggesting a return to rule-based systems like the gold standard would be more effective. AI

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US Treasury Secretary Bessent intervenes in yen market, drawing historical parallels

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  1. Fortune TIER_1 English(EN) · Steve H. Hanke, Roger Koppl ·

    Bessent’s Yen gamble is a warning sign — buckle up

    Fasten your seat belts: Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has become a Big Player in the yen market. Increased volatility is right around the corner.

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