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U.S. Treasury Secretary Bessent Says Japan Moving Toward A Budget That Will Have A Primary Surplus; Stable Yen Is Important For U.S. And Region; Intervention No Different Than A Swap Line; Fed Should Consider Upsizing It; Was Set Up For Occasions Just Like This

Aug 4, 2026 · 07:41 AM ET· updated 3h ago

– CNBC interview

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Japan is working to balance its money better, and the U.S. Treasury chief thinks a stable Japanese currency helps everyone in the region. He's saying the Fed has tools ready to help if markets get shaky, kind of like a safety net for emergencies.

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