https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/japan-faces-day-of-policy-reckoning-as-bessent-calls-time-on-big-stimulusContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/japan-faces-day-of-policy-reckoning-as-bessent-calls-time-on-big-stimulushttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/japan-faces-day-of-policy-reckoning-as-bessent-calls-time-on-big-stimulus#u54403Wed, 02 Sep 2026 05:03:01 +0000Japan is set for a policy reckoning as big stimulus ends. Scott Bessent, a key advisor, signals the need for rate hikes. The yen has been under pressure, and investors bet on policy changes. Japanese yields have surged, breaching 30-year highs.Why it mattersJapan's monetary policy has been under scrutiny amid a global bond rout. The country's stimulus program has been in place for some time, but there are growing calls for change. The yen's weakness has been a concern, and investors are watching for signs of policy shifts.What is confirmedScott Bessent tells Japan officials that