美财长否认“美日联手干预汇市”猜测 重申强势美元立场 日元应声下挫

Group 1 - The U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Basset denied any plans for the U.S. to intervene in the foreign exchange market to support the Japanese yen, reaffirming the long-standing "strong dollar policy" [1] - Following Basset's comments, the Japanese yen weakened against the dollar, dropping approximately 0.9% to around 153.55 yen per dollar, while the dollar index strengthened, reaching 96.58 [1] - Basset emphasized that the "strong dollar" policy is based on sound economic fundamentals rather than short-term currency interventions, suggesting that a narrowing trade deficit will naturally strengthen the dollar over time [1] Group 2 - Basset addressed macroeconomic and policy risks, noting the uncertainty surrounding a potential government shutdown but expressed optimism about the U.S. economy maintaining strong growth this year [2] - In international trade, Basset indicated that negotiations related to the USMCA (United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement) are set to resume, with a focus on avoiding unnecessary disputes [2] - Basset mentioned that the S&P 500 index has surpassed 7000 points, reflecting the positive impact of current growth-promoting policies [3]