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CNBC TV1829-01-2026, 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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