Currencies
Australian dollar holds ground as US dollar firms, eyeing small weekly gains
THE Australian dollar held its ground on Friday, lifted by a rebound in global stocks and unfazed by a firmer US dollar on the back of growing expectations that interest rates there will be on hold fo...
A long-held tenet of Asia’s markets is suddenly breaking apart
In many ways, the AI infrastructure trade is the biggest swing factor when it comes to the outlook for Asian stocks
Australian, New Zealand dollars seesaw on greenback, extend gains on yen
[SYDNEY] The Australian and New Zealand dollars steadied on Wednesday after their US peer enjoyed a broad bounce overnight, while both currencies extended gains on the yen as expectations built for mo...
How Iran sanctions and a currency crash triggered mass protests
The country’s oil exports are still the mainstay of its economy
Greenback starts 2026 on positive note after biggest annual drop in eight years
THE US dollar began 2026 stronger on Friday (Jan 2), snapping last year’s slump against most currencies as investors look ahead to a critical week of economic data that could steer Federal Reserve pol...
Rupiah risks to shape Bank Indonesia’s cautious easing path in 2026
The challenge of balancing economic growth with currency stability has become increasingly pronounced for the central bank
Two currency bets in Asia flash warning signs as year-end nears
Moves in precious metals have also contributed to swings in the region’s currencies
Yen weaker in thin trading as traders stay alert to intervention risk
[TOKYO] The Japanese yen softened against the greenback on Friday (Dec 26) as investors remained on watch for potential intervention to shore up the currency, while the US dollar gained slightly again...
US dollar caps worst week since June with focus on data ahead
Traders see about a 90 per cent probability that the Fed will stay put next month
Thai central bank undertakes ‘heavy’ baht intervention to ease volatility, chief says
Governor says doesn’t want baht to be too strong and hit exporters, economy
