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Speaking at an event in Texas last week, Mr. Bessent even suggested that he had inside knowledge of the bank’s plans to raise rates.
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U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent suggested at an event in Texas that he had inside knowledge of the Bank of Japan's plans to raise rates.
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{
    "event": "Public speaking event",
    "person": "Scott Bessent",
    "location": "Texas"
}
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Politics International Relations United States Japan
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September 18, 2026 at 7:12 PM (3 weeks ago)
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September 18, 2026 at 7:12 PM (3 weeks ago)

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Japan Raises Interest Rates in a Decision Muddied by U.S. Pressure
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https://nytimes.com/2026/09/17/business/japan-interest-rates.html

The Bank of Japan raised interest rates to 1.25 percent, the highest in 31 years, a move widely expected but complicated by public pressure from U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent. This decision comes as Japan grapples with rising inflation and a weakening yen.

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