US Treasury’s Bessent calls on Japan to boost yen through interest rate hikes
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Source: South China Morning Post
Published: 2026-09-01 10:47 UTC+10:00
Section: Japan
Factuality Score: 100
Opinion Category: Neutral
Topics: Asia, Economy & Finance, Trade & Sanctions, World News, Business & Economy, Asia Pacific
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A weak yen, which has pushed up import prices and broader inflation, has been blamed in part on the slow pace of rate hikes by the BOJ
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