Japan and US Agree to Coordinate Yen Stabilization

Japan and US finance ministers agreed to coordinate efforts to stabilize the yen amid global financial volatility.

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Japanese Finance Minister Satsuki Katayama and US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent agreed on the importance of ongoing coordination to control the yen's exchange rate. ^[1] US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent stated at a G20 Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors meeting on 2026-07-01 that he supports Japan's firm market and monetary policy actions regarding the weakening yen. ^[2] Japan deployed a total of 15.4 trillion yen for the intervention between late July and August 2026, which is the highest amount in history. ^[3] Katayama stated that controlled yen exchange rates are crucial for global financial stability, including in the United States. ^[4] The agreement was reached on 2026-08-31 during a G20 finance ministers and central bank governors meeting in Asheville, North Carolina. ^[5] Scott Bessent, US Treasury Secretary, emphasized on 2026-07-01 that it is important to establish sound monetary policy and communication to stabilize inflation expectations and prevent excessive exchange rate volatility. ^[6]

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Japanese Finance Minister Satsuki Katayama and US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent agreed on the importance of ongoing coordination to control the yen's exchange rate. · Media Indonesia

US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent stated at a G20 Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors meeting on 2026-07-01 that he supports Japan's firm market and monetary policy actions regarding the weakening yen. ·

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Japan deployed a total of 15.4 trillion yen for the intervention between late July and August 2026, which is the highest amount in history. · Media Indonesia

Katayama stated that controlled yen exchange rates are crucial for global financial stability, including in the United States. · Media Indonesia

The agreement was reached on 2026-08-31 during a G20 finance ministers and central bank governors meeting in Asheville, North Carolina. · Media Indonesia

Scott Bessent, US Treasury Secretary, emphasized on 2026-07-01 that it is important to establish sound monetary policy and communication to stabilize inflation expectations and prevent excessive exchange rate volatility. ·

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