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As Middle East conflict rages, DBS urges SMEs to hedge at least half their FX exposure – not time the market
This comes as the bank expands its SecureFX facility to all corporate clients in Singapore
What US dollar movements mean for Singapore investors
[SINGAPORE] The US dollar has been on a bumpy ride in recent months.
Asian currencies dragged lower by oil spike, with Fed path and Middle East trajectory key risks ahead
But analysts say energy prices are unlikely to shape the region’s currency trajectory over a sustained period
A crisis lurks as Asians bring money back home
Repatriation, or the ‘Sell America’ narrative, will be a key theme
Carry trade, commodities make EM currencies more stable than G7
Weaker US dollar and expectations for gradual Federal Reserve easing have reduced pressure on developing markets
Japan’s US$1.4 trillion FX reserves under scrutiny as Takaichi hunts for revenue sources
She pledges to speed up deliberation on suspending the 8% tax on food sales for two years without issuing new debt
Asian banks’ FX desks brace for volatility as yen intervention risks return
Pickup comes despite a high base a year earlier when investors positioned for the return of Trump to the White House
India’s forex reserves rise to record high of US$723.8 billion
They are up by about US$14 billion, from the week ending in Jan 23
Malaysia sees further upside for ringgit, 2026 growth forecast
The ringgit has risen 3% this year after gaining around 10% in 2025
How strong is the Singdollar? These charts show how it is performing against regional currencies
These seven charts track the Singapore dollar against key currencies over the last six months
