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Currencies

Why the US dollar will continue to shine

The US dollar will maintain its critical position in global portfolios despite worries about its future.
The US dollar will maintain its critical position in global portfolios despite worries about its future.

Ringgit rally and fiscal strength fuel Malaysia’s bond momentum

For foreign investors without currency hedges, a stronger ringgit boosts returns on Malaysian bonds.
For foreign investors without currency hedges, a stronger ringgit boosts returns on Malaysian bonds.

Ringgit gains yet to curb S’poreans’ spending in Malaysia, but more Malaysians could head south

Firmer ringgit makes it more expensive to shop, spend and buy properties in Johor.
Firmer ringgit makes it more expensive to shop, spend and buy properties in Johor.

Japan approves $177 billion stimulus to mitigate inflation pain

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi’s cabinet approved the largest round of extra spending since the pandemic.
Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi’s cabinet approved the largest round of extra spending since the pandemic.

Yen rises as Japan ramps up intervention warning, signalling chance of near-term rate hike

Finance Minister Satsuki Katayama gave Japan's strongest warning to date against recent falls in the yen.
Finance Minister Satsuki Katayama gave Japan's strongest warning to date against recent falls in the yen.

Digital wallets see heightened demand for yen as Singdollar hits fresh high against Japan currency

FILE PHOTO: Holograms, which show different images and colours depending on the angle at which they are viewed, are seen on the new Japanese 10,000 yen banknote as the new note is displayed at a currency museum of the Bank of Japan, on the day the new notes of 10,000 yen, 5,000 yen and 1,000 yen went into circulation, in Tokyo, Japan July 3, 2024. REUTERS/Issei Kato/Pool/File Photo
FILE PHOTO: Holograms, which show different images and colours depending on the angle at which they are viewed, are seen on the new Japanese 10,000 yen banknote as the new note is displayed at a currency museum of the Bank of Japan, on the day the new notes of 10,000 yen, 5,000 yen and 1,000 yen went into circulation, in Tokyo, Japan July 3, 2024. REUTERS/Issei Kato/Pool/File Photo

Firmer ringgit could make shopping trips across Causeway costlier for Singaporeans

The Malaysian ringgit has strengthened against the Singapore dollar in recent months.
The Malaysian ringgit has strengthened against the Singapore dollar in recent months.

Malaysia’s ringgit nears four-year high as economy gains strength

Malaysia’s export-driven economy is gaining from a rebound in global demand.
Malaysia’s export-driven economy is gaining from a rebound in global demand.

US financial shield could be worth up to $20 billion, Hungary's Orban says

FILE PHOTO: U.S. President Donald Trump hosts a bilateral lunch with Hungary's Prime Minister Viktor Orban at the White House in Washington, D.C., U.S., November 7, 2025. REUTERS/Jonathan Ernst/File Photo
FILE PHOTO: U.S. President Donald Trump hosts a bilateral lunch with Hungary's Prime Minister Viktor Orban at the White House in Washington, D.C., U.S., November 7, 2025. REUTERS/Jonathan Ernst/File Photo

US shutdown compounds worst year for currency trading since 2005

Crucial data have not been published in weeks, making traders less willing to stake big bets on where the US dollar is headed.
Crucial data have not been published in weeks, making traders less willing to stake big bets on where the US dollar is headed.

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MDDI (P) 046/10/2025. Published by SPH Media Limited, Co. Regn. No.202120748H. Copyright © 2025 SPH Media Limited. All rights reserved.