Strong Singdollar sparks rush to buy foreign currencies, with such fixed deposits on the rise

The Singdollar’s strength has made some other currencies seem relatively cheap, sparking a rush into foreign currency fixed deposits at local banks. ST PHOTO: JASON QUAH
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SINGAPORE – Investors are capitalising on the Singapore dollar’s surging value to buy other currencies but there is a risk they could get caught out once volatile foreign exchange markets settle down.

The Singdollar’s strength has made some other currencies seem relatively cheap, sparking a rush into foreign currency fixed deposits (FDs) at local banks.

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