Currencies

Analysts in doubt over whether Bank Indonesia’s rate hike will stem rupiah’s slide

Jakarta next needs to have consistent economic and business policies to protect the currency, national assets, they say

The rupiah, rupee and the peso have been among the worst-performing emerging-market currencies, falling between 4.5% and 6.5% since the war began.

Iran war spurs extreme bear scenarios for Asia currencies, bonds

The region is reeling from a more than 40% surge in crude prices since the war broke out in late February

The slide in reserves adds to evidence that Asia has been one of the biggest losers from the Middle East conflict due to its reliance on energy imports.

War turmoil saps Asian reserves with Philippines, India hit most

While central banks have been active to support their currencies, losses are significant

A reopening of the Strait of Hormuz and easing oil prices will help relieve pressure on the yen.

USD/JPY pullback remains corrective as intervention risk persists above 160

THE US dollar-Japanese yen currency pair, commonly known as USD/JPY, is one of the most actively traded foreign exchange pairs globally. The currency pair is closely watched because of its sensitivity...

The stronger Aussie currency also makes Australian produce such as meat, dairy products and wine more costly to import.

Travelling Down Under? Spending could be hit as Aussie dollar nears one-year high against Singdollar

A stronger Australian dollar means that Singaporeans are getting less bang for their buck

The Aussie inched up 0.1 per cent at US$0.7157, having fallen 0.4 per cent overnight to as low as US$0.7130.

Australia, New Zealand dollars bounce as US extends ceasefire with Iran

[SYDNEY] The Australian and New Zealand dollars bounced on Wednesday as the US extended a ceasefire with Iran indefinitely to allow for further peace talks, with the kiwi getting some added support fr...

The US dollar is traditionally seen as an oasis during times of crisis.

Wall Street turns gloomy on US dollar as haven demand fades

Investors are once again focusing on the headwinds that drove the dollar down 8 per cent in 2025