# Bessent Dares Traders to Bet Against Yen: ‘I Am the House Now’

https://mins.news/en/item/50524

- Bloomberg News, 2026-09-08 23:30 UTC
- Economy
- Original: https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2026-09-08/bessent-dares-traders-to-bet-against-yen-i-am-the-house-now?link_source=ta_bluesky_link&taid=6aa09a83b45a8a0001cf98d0

> Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent challenged traders to oppose his efforts to strengthen Japan’s currency, boasting that his market calls now effectively give him inside information.

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