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MAS focus turns to inflation risk amid Singapore’s strong growth trajectory

A growing cohort of economists expects MAS to up its defences against inflation by tightening its Singapore dollar policy in 2026.

Singapore dollar hits highest against US dollar in over 11 years

The Singdollar gained 0.3 per cent to 1.2684 per US dollar.

Ringgit hits highest since 2018 on AI, growth optimism in Malaysia

Against the Singapore dollar, the ringgit was trading at 3.1276 at 9.35am, down 0.7 per cent from its close last Friday (Jan 23).

Wealthy clients stocking up on Singapore stocks to hedge against falling US dollar: Bank of S’pore

Bank of Singapore said its clients have generally not rotated out of US dollar assets to fund their Singapore investments, but have added Singdollar exposure alongside existing US holdings.

Won jumps after South Korea wows ‘strong determination’ over currency

Against the Singapore dollar, the won surged 0.9 per cent to 1,141.66. It still has fallen about 7.5 per cent against the Singapore currency in the last six months.

Baht soars to 3-year high against Singdollar – but can its strength persist?

A customer and an employee count Thai baht banknotes at a gold shop in Bangkok's Chinatown, Thailand, October 9, 2025. REUTERS/Athit Perawongmetha

Ringgit hits highest in 4 years on growth optimism

Against the Singapore dollar, the ringgit gained 0.3 per cent to 3.1709 per Singdollar as at 1.18pm.

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.

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.

Firmer ringgit could make shopping trips across Causeway costlier for Singaporeans

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

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