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Banking & Finance

Greenback eases from 18-month high as US Treasury yields fall; Fed hike bets ease

2026-10-15T12:08:58.000Z
The Singdollar remains firm within its policy band, though low interest rates could weigh on it, analysts said.
Singapore

Low rates may weigh on Singdollar after MAS policy hold

2026-10-15T11:35:17.000Z
The dollar rose 0.3% against a basket of currencies on Wednesday.
Banking & Finance

Greenback jumps; stocks, bonds dented by hot US inflation data

2026-10-14T13:32:52.000Z
The US dollar has gained nearly 2.2% against the euro in September.
Capital Markets & Currencies

US dollar surges in September, leaving euro lagging

2026-09-30T12:17:19.000Z
The US dollar’s next test is this week’s key US data, including non-farm payrolls on Friday, to see if it supports the case for further Fed rate hikes.
Banking & Finance

Greenback climbs as oil, US yields stay high

2026-09-29T12:14:38.000Z
A relentless rise in long-end US Treasury yields have supported the greenback.
Banking & Finance

Greenback near two-month high as US-Iran stalemate bolsters oil, Fed rate hike bets 

2026-09-28T12:39:01.000Z
Analysts expect the yuan to continue to strengthen on the back of China’s robust exports, although at a slower pace.
Banking & Finance

China’s yuan eases after Trump-Xi meeting, but exports underpin further strength

2026-09-28T04:47:14.000Z
The PBOC has strengthened its official midpoint for the yuan at a faster pace, narrowing its gap with market expectations after it hit its widest level since February.
Capital Markets & Currencies

Yuan hits fresh multi-year peak as China’s central bank eases curb ahead of Trump-Xi summit

2026-09-21T10:42:31.000Z
The BOJ pushed rates to their highest level in 31 years at 1.25%, yet the move did not boost the Japanese currency.
Capital Markets & Currencies

US dollar advances vs yen as BOJ dissent clouds rate-hike outlook

2026-09-20T08:02:04.000Z
The yen is down after both the US Federal Reserve and Bank of Japan hiked rates.
Capital Markets & Currencies

Yen slumps 1% against Singdollar, greenback after BOJ hikes rates

2026-09-18T08:38:29.000Z
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