Singapore dollar

As the greenback dives, one of Asia-Pacific’s top-performing currencies is trouncing the Singdollar

The Australian dollar surges to its strongest position against the American currency in over two years

A stronger Singdollar is beneficial in terms of imported costs, but it may also influence export competitiveness and the attractiveness of Singapore as a tourist destination, says OCBC chief economist Selena Ling.
BT EXPLAINS

Why Japan’s yen shock is rippling across Asian currencies – and what it means for Singapore

The US dollar has slid on intervention fears, while the yen has strengthened considerably

The US dollar's weakness follows reports that the New York Federal Reserve conducted so-called "rate checks" with traders on Friday.

Singdollar, ringgit climb to multi-year highs; more volatility expected amid yen intervention fears

Singdollar strengthens to 1.2677 against the greenback; ringgit is below the psychological ‘4’ mark at 3.9630

The greenback faces fresh headwinds amid market chatter that the US might coordinate with Japan on currency intervention.

Singapore dollar hits 11-year high against greenback

Singdollar breaches 1.27 level, its strongest since 2014, driven by intervention rumours

Analysts are confident after a strong start to 2026, despite geopolitical uncertainties.
BROKERS’ TAKE

Strong January lifts odds of another record year for STI, further upside ahead: OCBC

It is often a ‘good period’ for investors to reposition their portfolios

In the past two years, Bank of Singapore has observed rising interest among clients in diversifying away from US dollar exposure, says its CIO Jean Chia.

Wealthy clients stocking up on Singapore equities to hedge against sliding greenback: BOS

The increase marks a sharp acceleration from the typical pace of growth in Singapore-focused allocations

Carmen Lee, head of equity research at OCBC Group Research, speaking at the bank's Premier Private Client Investment Seminar on Jan 6.

US dollar slide sharpens case for Singapore stocks, says OCBC equities research head

Reits stand out as they offer good dividend yields with a cushion of at least 5 to 6%

The ringgit was at 3.1702 against the Singdollar on Friday (Dec 12), and broached 4.0928 against the greenback.

Ringgit hits three-year high against Singdollar, four-year high versus greenback

It is Asia’s best-performing currency this year as Malaysia’s robust macro fundamentals drive optimism for unit

The Singdollar has appreciated 4.4 per cent against the yen in the year to date.

Fresh high: Singdollar stays above S$1-to-120-yen mark

The exchange rate first crossed the threshold on Nov 19