Singapore dollar

Strong US dollar and tariff threats ignite broad Asian currency sell-off

Energy shocks drag rupiah and yen to fresh lows as new US tariffs compound pain for won and ringgit

The flush liquidity in Singapore has weakened a historically tight link between interest rates in the city state and the US.

Record Singapore-US rate gap may widen further on inflows and hawkish Fed outlook

Borrowing costs in the city state tend to closely track global interest rates, especially those of the US

“The diversified currency composition of the S$NEER basket reflects the pattern of Singapore’s trade with its main import sources and export markets," says Tan.

No one currency ‘unduly affects’ Singdollar’s stability: Alvin Tan

The S$NEER’s appreciation dampens the effect on imported inflation in Singapore

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 yen weakened to a low of 125.33 yen per Singdollar on April 13, before recovering slightly to about 124.91 on April 15.

Singaporeans can now buy record amount of yen per Singdollar

[SINGAPORE] The Japanese yen slid to a fresh low against the Singapore dollar, giving Singaporeans the most yen per Singdollar in over a decade, with analysts expecting the currency pair to remain nea...

Singapore equities have suffered the least in the region since the outbreak of the Iran war.

Singapore stocks near record high as Iran war fuels haven status

Trump said the US will begin blockade of Hormuz, setting the stage for more global market turmoil

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SCIENCE OF WEALTH

The US dollar is not dead – but that should not be the focus for Singapore investors

The biggest financial risk is that inflation would erode their purchasing power

The Singaporean dollar-ringgit pair has significance because the countries share close trade ties, and the land border between them is one of the busiest crossings in the world.

Ringgit hits strongest level versus Singapore dollar since 2021

Malaysia’s currency has also been boosted by foreign direct investment related to AI

Eileen Chia, regional head of corporate advisory for global financial markets at DBS, says that when it comes to FX rates, SMEs should "just lock it in and remove the uncertainty" from their businesses.

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