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Singapore dollar

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

Projected doubling of S’pore GDP by 2040 could see S$ on a par with US dollar, STI hit 10,000: DBS

DBS expects Singapore’s real GDP to grow 2.3 per cent a year through 2040.
DBS expects Singapore’s real GDP to grow 2.3 per cent a year through 2040.

MAS keeps Singdollar policy unchanged as it weighs low inflation v tariff risks to growth

Generic photograph of the lobby of Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) building at 10 Shenton Way on July 21, 2025. 
Generic photograph of the lobby of Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) building at 10 Shenton Way on July 21, 2025. 

MAS expected to hold Singdollar policy steady on Oct 14

Singapore’s central bank will weigh subdued inflation and the continuing threat of US trade measures against a resilient domestic growth outlook.
Singapore’s central bank will weigh subdued inflation and the continuing threat of US trade measures against a resilient domestic growth outlook.

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MDDI (P) 046/10/2025. Published by SPH Media Limited, Co. Regn. No.202120748H. Copyright © 2026 SPH Media Limited. All rights reserved.