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Singapore dollar

Japanese yen may remain weak against the Singdollar despite BOJ’s rate hike: Analysts

The yen has weakened amid the wide US-Japan rate gap, but recently rebounded on expectations of tighter Japanese monetary policy and lower US rates.
The yen has weakened amid the wide US-Japan rate gap, but recently rebounded on expectations of tighter Japanese monetary policy and lower US rates.

Why the ringgit has fallen to a 10-month low against the Singdollar and what comes next

The ringgit gained 3.77 per cent against the Singdollar in 2025, but has weakened 1.86 per cent so far in 2026.
The ringgit gained 3.77 per cent against the Singdollar in 2025, but has weakened 1.86 per cent so far in 2026.

Why US bond market turmoil could keep the Singdollar strong

The US dollar fell 5.9 per cent against the Singapore dollar in 2025 and has weakened a further 1.56 per cent so far in 2026.
The US dollar fell 5.9 per cent against the Singapore dollar in 2025 and has weakened a further 1.56 per cent so far in 2026.

Ringgit falls to 10-month low against Singdollar

The ringgit fell 0.2 per cent against the Singapore dollar to 3.2162 on Sept 9.
The ringgit fell 0.2 per cent against the Singapore dollar to 3.2162 on Sept 9.

Dollar debasement is favouring Singapore’s currency, analysts say

The Singapore dollar is tracking the US currency in an inverse direction more closely than any other in Asia.
The Singapore dollar is tracking the US currency in an inverse direction more closely than any other in Asia.

Singdollar to widen gap with regional currencies; stronger currency could weigh on exports: Analysts

MAS said on July 27 that it will increase “very slightly” the rate of appreciation of the Singapore dollar’s trade-weighted value.
MAS said on July 27 that it will increase “very slightly” the rate of appreciation of the Singapore dollar’s trade-weighted value.

Yen rises sharply against Singdollar amid speculation of more intervention

Coordinated operations in Tokyo and New York last week triggered a dramatic rebound in the currency.
Coordinated operations in Tokyo and New York last week triggered a dramatic rebound in the currency.

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.
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.
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.
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.

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