https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/so-how-big-was-bessent-s-yenterventionContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/so-how-big-was-bessent-s-yenterventionhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/so-how-big-was-bessent-s-yentervention#u55181Thu, 03 Sep 2026 05:21:56 +0000The Japanese yen jumped against the dollar on Wednesday, its biggest rise since joint U.S.-Japanese intervention a month ago. Bessent's intervention has sparked a policy reckoning in Japan, with expectations of action to boost the yen and potential BOJ rate hikes. The yen's surge is being closely watched for its impact on Japan's economy and monetary policy.Why it mattersJapan's monetary policy has been under scrutiny amid a significant decline in the yen's value. The country's economic policymakers face pressure to take action to support the currency. The U.S. ha