Currencies
Dollar jumps as failed US-Iran peace talks spark fresh safe-haven push
[LONDON] The dollar jumped against other major currencies in thin trading late on Sunday, as investors sought the relative safety of the US currency after marathon talks between Washington and Teheran...
World Bank slashes Manila’s growth outlook as Middle East conflict threatens remittances, reserves
The Philippines enters its most rigorous stress test since the pandemic
Oil rout gives Asian currencies some breathing room – if Middle East ceasefire holds
But lower prices alone may not be enough to drive a sustained recovery, analysts say
South Korea hit by steepest stocks sell-off since 2008, currency tumbles
Foreigners sell a net 35.9 trillion won in Kospi shares this month
Iran war forces Asian economies to confront sliding currencies and surging oil
The conflict’s impact on Asia presents the prospect of rising inflation and damaged growth
India’s boldest currency move in years brings brief rupee relief
RBI flexibility falls as FX reserves drop in March to defend the rupee following the Iran conflict
Australian, NZ dollars hit two-month trough as global outlook darkens
[SYDNEY] The Australian and New Zealand dollars were pinned near two-month lows on Friday as fears of a lengthy energy shock from the Middle East conflict darkened the outlook for global growth and th...
USD/JPY eyes historic 162 price level as dollar bulls charge against yen
With three decisive breakouts in the past two weeks, the narrative around USD/JPY has shifted back in strong favour of the bulls. Having cleared a prolonged period of consolidation, attention is now t...
Yen hits new low against Singapore dollar as Middle East crisis jolts oil prices
The Japanese currency has weakened another 2.11% so far in 2026
US dollar hovers near 2026 highs as oil’s rise spurs hawkish central bank bets
Oil prices are expected to remain volatile
