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  "title": "US Treasury Secretary Bessent backs Japan's steps, presses G20 on Iran",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/01/us-treasury-secretary-bessent-backs-japans-steps-presses-g20-on-iran",
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  "section": "Finance & Markets",
  "published": "2026-09-01T15:45:33.000Z",
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    "url": "https://www.fxstreet.com/news/us-treasury-secretary-bessent-backs-japans-steps-presses-g20-on-iran-202609011545"
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  "account": "US Treasury Secretary Bessent commends Japan's economic progress and urges G20 finance ministers to prioritize growth. However, he expresses uncertainty about the extent to which G-20 ministers will take action to foster higher economic growth. Bessent emphasizes the need to safeguard trade and factory jobs from the impact of China's exports. He believes it is crucial for all parties to align in addressing the Iran issue. Bessent highlights that imbalances in certain countries are stifling growth in others, and he has been advocating for this point during discussions at the G20. He notes that other nations in the world may require debt restructuring, particularly low-income nations. The US Dollar exhibits strength against the Swiss Franc, while the heat map illustrates percentage changes among major currencies. The US Dollar stands out as the strongest against the Swiss Franc, as depicted in the provided table. Markets analyst and trading instructor with extensive experience in various financial markets shares insights on the current economic landscape, including the performance of the British Pound against the US Dollar and the Gold market's recent performance.",
  "summary": "The US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said that Japan is taking the right steps for its economy, and that G20 finance ministers want more growth.",
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