Singapore dollar

Downsides of strong Singdollar: Some S’pore firms’ earnings take a hit

The impact of a stronger Singapore dollar varies widely depending on a company’s business model.

Traders most positive on US dollar since 2015 as Fed rate hike looms

The US currency has strengthened about 0.5 per cent against the Singapore dollar to date in 2026.

Yen hits 40-year low against US dollar in historic slide, new all-time lows against Singdollar

The yen slid to 161.98 versus the US dollar, its weakest level since 1986, putting traders on high alert for authorities wading into the market.

Malaysian ringgit expected to weaken further against Singdollar in 2026

The ringgit has weakened by 0.2 per cent against the Singdollar so far in 2026 after strengthening by 4 per cent in 2025.

Singapore dollar set to gain against US dollar, say analysts

The Singdollar weakened last week against the US dollar after the greenback got a boost from traders pricing in a quarter-point Fed rate hike by October.

Travelling soon? Find out where the Singapore dollar stretches the furthest in Asia

The Singapore dollar’s purchasing power has grown in several regional markets.

Rupiah recovers against Sing$, but analysts say relief may be short-lived

The rupiah, which sank to an all-time low of about 14,135 per Singdollar on June 9, strengthened to around 13,950 per Singdollar on June 11.

Rupiah crosses 14,000 per Singapore dollar for first time

The rupiah's slump underscores investor concern that persistently high oil prices are straining the country’s finances.

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Thousands of kilometres from Iran war, Asia’s currencies feel the strain

Weaker currencies are pushing up prices for essentials like rice sold in Philippine public markets.

Rupiah slumps to new low as high oil prices fuel inflation fears

The rupiah also slumped to 13,804 per Singapore dollar. At this rate, its weakened about 6 per cent to the Singdollar in 2026.

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