Bessent, Japan confirm Friday's joint yen intervention, vow further action
EUR/USD — All Desk Targets
| Firm | Stance | YE 2026 |
|---|---|---|
Rabobank | Bearish | 1.1000 |
ING | Bullish | 1.1300 |
MUFG | Neutral | 1.1200 |
All 31 desk targets for EUR/USD
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Official confirmation from both US Treasury Secretary Bessent and Japan's Ministry of Finance removes any ambiguity that had surrounded Friday's suspected intervention, and the explicit pledge from both sides not to hesitate on further joint action signals a firm floor under the
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