'BOJ shadow governor' Bessent pushed for rate hike
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Source: Nikkei Asia
Published: 2026-06-17 21:03 UTC+10:00
Section: General
Factuality Score: 92
Opinion Category: Neutral
Topics: Politics, Business, Education, Asia, Economy & Finance, Business & Economy, Asia Pacific
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U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, right, urged Japanese officials to raise the policy rate to avoid economic and financial disruptions. (Nikkei montage/Source photos by Nikkei)
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