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Bessent Says Yen Level Problematic for Japan, Other Currencies
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent stated that the weak yen has worsened Japan's inflation and increased the risk of depreciation in Asian currencies. The U.S. expressed support for efforts to stabilize the situation.
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