Bessent warns FX traders: 'I am the house now' as yen rally rattles markets

U.S. Treasury Secretary Bessent delivered a stark message to currency traders on Wednesday, declaring "I am the house now" as the Japanese yen $JPY surged to seven-month highs against the dollar $EURUSD. The yen's strength amid Middle East tensions and potential rate hike expectations is adding volatility to global equities and bond markets.

The currency turbulence is creating headwinds for U.S. multinational corporations and AI stocks, which face foreign-exchange headwinds. Bessent's warning signals the administration's readiness to intervene in currency markets, marking a shift in communication from typical Treasury-Federal Reserve coordination.

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