Currency wars

The yuan ‘Plaza Accord’ would barely dent China’s edge

Standard Chartered's Singapore CEO Patrick Lee says the renminbi is  increasingly seen as a "pragmatic currency" for trade settlement.

US dollar still reigns, but businesses and investors ramp up currency diversification: StanChart

Fears that “strong currencies” will hammer corporate profits on exports or cause “deflationary” effects are likely to be unfounded, argues the author.
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The benign truth hidden behind currency fears

China set the renminbi’s reference rate at the strongest level in a year on Thursday.

Asia’s major economies step up currency defence as trade war intensifies

With money markets now pricing in a likely US rate cut next month and Trump tapping monetary policy “dove” Stephen Miran for a Fed governor seat, the US dollar may ease and offer regional currencies some breathing room.

US dollar softness to relieve pressure on Asia’s foreign exchange defenders

Are countries now engaging in competitive currency appreciation?

Get ready for reverse currency wars

New world order and currency wars

New world order and currency wars

'Currency wars': new phase with US Treasury action?

'Currency wars': new phase with US Treasury action?

Asian stocks fail to keep gains after fortnight of turmoil

Asian stocks fail to keep gains after fortnight of turmoil

Expect currency wars in 2016, DBS chief warns

Expect currency wars in 2016, DBS chief warns