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Bessent Links Japan's Strength to U.S. Influence in Asia
Bessent states that when Japan is economically strong, it positively impacts U.S. strength and presence in Asia. This suggests a close connection between the economic conditions of Japan and the strategic positioning of the U.S. in the region.
Date:
08.02.2026 |
Source:
FOR-EX.NEWS
Quotes
| Instrument | Price | Change (%) |
|---|---|---|
| EURUSD | 1.181520 | -0.01354% |
| GBPUSD | 1.359610 | +0.53015% |
| USDJPY | 157.070000 | +0.037577% |
| XAUUSD | 4959.028400 | +3.73072% |
| USDCAD | 1.366340 | -0.33626% |
| NZDUSD | 0.601870 | +1.17432% |
| USDCHF | 0.775070 | -0.34458% |
| AUDUSD | 0.701150 | +1.2374% |
| EURGBP | 0.868140 | -0.19544% |
| EURJPY | 185.592000 | +0.34224% |
| GBPJPY | 213.573000 | +0.35795% |
| AUDJPY | 110.081000 | +1.08738% |
| CADJPY | 114.869000 | +0.29161% |
| CHFJPY | 202.716400 | +0.38543% |
| NZDJPY | 94.558000 | +1.21274% |
| GBPCHF | 1.054570 | +0.078693% |
| EURCHF | 0.916930 | -0.018339% |
| USDMXN | 17.263900 | -1.14901% |
| USDZAR | 16.001000 | -1.53231% |
| USDTRY | 43.404900 | -0.44702% |
| USDRUB | 76.985000 | +0% |
| USDSEK | 9.014400 | -0.37058% |
| USDCNY | 6.938300 | +0.014415% |
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