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Treasury bond intervention and joint FX action with Japan spark market scrutiny
Nikkei Asia·US · JP·about 3 hours ago
The U.S. Treasury has converted existing foreign-currency assets within the Exchange Stabilization Fund (ESF) into Japanese Yen. The move, confirmed by Treasury Secretary Bessent, signals a strategic adjustment in currency holdings, though the specific volume and intent behind the intervention remain unstated.