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A leaked note from Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent revealed a potential $5-10 billion plan to buy Japanese yen, sparking global market intrigue. With the yen at its weakest since 1986 and Japan’s authorities already intervening, this move—last seen in 2011—signals a major shift in U.S. currency strategy. The Federal Reserve Bank of New York followed up by selling euros to buy yen, helping stabilize the currency. It’s a reminder that behind-the-scenes financial decisions can ripple through global markets—even when they start with a scribbled note.

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