US Dollar Rebounds as Bessent Denies Japan Intervention, Soothes Investor Nerves

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CNBC TV18•29-01-2026, 04:54
US Dollar Rebounds as Bessent Denies Japan Intervention, Soothes Investor Nerves
- •The US Dollar halted a four-day decline and recovered losses after US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent's remarks.
- •Bessent stated the US has a "strong dollar" policy and is "absolutely not" intervening in Japanese currency markets, calming speculation.
- •His comments contradict former President Donald Trump's views on a weaker dollar boosting US exports and reducing trade deficit.
- •Speculation persists regarding potential intervention by Japanese officials to support the Yen, which has faced extreme selling pressure.
- •Analysts suggest the dollar's recovery might be a temporary selling opportunity, with some predicting a further decline.
Why It Matters: US Dollar recovers as Treasury Secretary Bessent denies Japan intervention, but future volatility remains.
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