Event Brief
Bessent says U.S. will support Japan as yen falls
Filed: Aug 04, 2026 at 11:00 AM ET
Summary: Bessent said the U.S. will do “whatever it takes” to support Japan as the yen drops.
WHO: Scott Bessent
WHAT: Bessent said the U.S. will do “whatever it takes” to support Japan amid yen depreciation and warned against unhealthy competitive devaluations.
WHEN: Aug 04, 2026 at 10:33 AM ET
WHERE: USA
WHY: The yen’s substantial undervaluation could trigger other economic problems and competitive devaluations of other currencies.
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